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Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 51
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA.
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About Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Dr. Francolla-Plati graduated from Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Francolla-Plati has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Francolla-Plati's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Francolla-Plati is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Celiac Disease
Diarrhea
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Endoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastritis
Heartburn
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Gastritis
Colitis
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Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Fabry's Disease
Failure to Thrive
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Proctoptosis
Rectal Bleeding
Reflux Esophagitis
Sphingolipidosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Amerihealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • MagnaCare
  • QualCare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Health Net
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Devon Health
  • Alliance Select
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare

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Meet Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD

Specialties*
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Francolla-Plati's profile.

Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD is affiliated with Hancock County Health System, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics, Orange City Area Health System and Sanford Usd Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Upstate Medical University
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Connecticut
    2003
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Karen Francolla-Plati, MD Practices

  • Hancock County Health System

    532 1st St NW, Britt, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics

    1401 10th Ave W, Mobridge, SD

  • Orange City Area Health System

    1000 Lincoln Cir SE, Orange City, IA

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD

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