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Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ankeny, IA.
Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Ankeny, IA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ankeny, IA.
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About Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Dr. O'Brien graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ankeny, IA and has 37 years experience. Dr. O'Brien has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Constipation, Nausea and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. O'Brien's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. O'Brien also speaks German. Dr. O'Brien is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Nausea
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Dysphagia
Barrett's Esophagus
Abdominal Pain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroptosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diarrhea
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Chronic Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Enteritis
Celiac Disease
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Colorectal Polyp
Vomiting Disorders
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Cirrhosis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anemia
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Heartburn
Dehydration
Sigmoidoscopy
Gastric Ulcer
Duodenitis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Vitamin_Deficiency
Esophageal Varices
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Feculent Vomiting
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • MN Open Access
  • Blue PPO
    Alliance Select
  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO

Where Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste D, Ankeny, IA 50023
  2. 2 Office
    1378 NW 124th St, Clive, IA 50325
  3. 3 Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
    1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Meet Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD

Languages Spoken
German
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. O'Brien's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. O'Brien's profile.

Dr. O'Brien frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Constipation, Nausea and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Greene County Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Michael O'Brien, MD Practices

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA

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