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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD
General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD
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Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Iowa City, IA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA.
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About Dr. Rick Shelman, MD

Dr. Shelman graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Shelman has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shelman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shelman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Puncture Aspiration
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Puncture Aspiration
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Puncture Aspiration
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Breast Lump
Wound Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Incisional Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Rick Shelman, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Surgical Services PC
    510 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 338-9247
  2. 2 University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown
    500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 339-0300

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Shelman's Practice

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

Dr. Rick Shelman, MD is affiliated with Mercy Iowa City.

Yes, Dr. Rick Shelman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Rick Shelman, MD Practices

  • Mercy Iowa City

    500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA

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