
Dr. Jason Kimball Shellnut M.D.
Surgeon
1415 Woodland Ave Suite 140 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Jason Shellnut is a general surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shellnut specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shellnut provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 2003
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 2003
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Fellowships
- William Beaumont Hospital 2009
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Benjamin P Schlicher MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Michael P Mohan M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Tamer Ayad Malik MD1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211 DES MOINES IA 50309
- Dr. Qasim Latif Chaudhry MB BCHIowa Methodist medical center Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Natisha Nicole Jensen MD1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Mollie Marie James D.O.1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
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