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Ohmar Coughlin, MD1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309 map
Providing Colon and Rectal care to Des Moines and Central Iowa.
Ohmar Coughlin, MD
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ohmar Coughlin is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1415 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2012 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Iowa Methodist Medical Center from 2012 to 2017. He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Creighton University from 2017 to 2018.
Dr. Coughlin has one office in Iowa where he specializes in Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery.
Specialties
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Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Coughlin specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Coughlin may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Iowa, Dr. Coughlin performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Coughlin may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Conditions Treated
- Anorectal Disorders
- Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Services & Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Special Interests
- Colon & Rectal Cancer
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Minnesota Medical School
MD • 2012
Residency
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Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Residency in General Surgery • 2012 - 2017
Fellowship
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Creighton University • Omaha, Nebraska
Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery • 2017 - 2018
Hospital Affiliations
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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