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Dr. Dominic Formaro Jr, DO

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Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
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Overview of Dr. Dominic Formaro Jr, DO

Dr. Dominic Formaro Jr, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA. Patients rated Dr. Formaro Jr an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Formaro Jr works at UnityPoint Clinic in Des Moines, IA with other offices in West Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Formaro Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Womens Health Services PC
    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, Des Moines, IA 50316 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 265-1300
  2. 2
    Unitypoint Health-iowa Lutheran Hospital
    700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 263-5633
  3. 3
    Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1200 Pleasant St # 2, Des Moines, IA 50309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 241-6261
  4. 4
    Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 343-1290

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  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

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Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Dominic Formaro Jr, DO

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740444058
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Formaro Jr has seen patients for Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Formaro Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Formaro Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Formaro Jr.

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