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Dr. Paul Pierson, DO

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Overview of Dr. Paul Pierson, DO

Dr. Paul Pierson, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Iowa City, IA. 

Dr. Pierson works at Practice in Iowa City, IA with other offices in Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis 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. Pierson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    540 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA 52245 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 688-7880
  2. 2
    Mercyone Iowa City
    500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 339-0300
  3. 3
    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-8678

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  • Mercy Iowa City

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1649686890
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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