Dr. Michael P Mohan M.D.
Surgeon
5950 University Ave Suite 135 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Michael Mohan is a general surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Mohan 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. Mohan 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 1994
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1994
Grinnell College
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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