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Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD
Urology* Age 62
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Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD

Urology* Age 62
Grinnell, IA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD is a Urologist in Grinnell, IA.

About

Dr. Bandstra graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD is a Urologist in Grinnell, IA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Bandstra has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Painful Urination (Dysuria), Ureteral Stones and Urinary Hesitancy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bandstra's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bandstra also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bandstra is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Lithotripsy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Lithotripsy
Urinary Incontinence
Complex Penile Surgery
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urinary Retention
Neurogenic Bladder
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Kidney Stones
Prostate Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Hydronephrosis
Bladder Atony
Urinary Tract Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Stones
Polyuria
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Bladder Cancer
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Prostate Removal
Cystotomy
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Urethral Stricture
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Phimosis
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Prostate Biopsy
Bladder Stones
Scrotal Pain
Bladder Surgery
Urge Incontinence
Balanoposthitis
Kidney Cancer
Bladder Infection
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Sexual Disorders
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Acute Cystitis
Pyonephrosis
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Epididymitis
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Hydrocele
Hypogonadism
Testicular Dysfunction
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Testicular Hypofunction
Spermatocele
Overactive Bladder
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypospadias
Bladder Diverticulum
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Balanitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Bowenoid Papulosis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Obstructive Pyelonephritis
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Granulomatous Prostatitis
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Orchitis
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Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Priapism
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Prostatic Abscess
Pyelectasia
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Trigonitis
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Undescended Testicles
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Varicose Veins Genital
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Cystectomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Prostate Cancer Screening
Renal Transplant
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urethral Dilation
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates LLP
    122 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
  2. 2 Office
    204 N 4th Ave E Ste 3, Newton, IA 50208
  3. 3 PRHC Dialysis
    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
  4. 4 Pella Medical Clinic
    405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219

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Dec 07, 2025
He worked me in same day once my ct came from out of state. Very kind and compassionate. I enjoyed his humor. Got me in for surgery next day.
— Dec 07, 2025
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Urology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Bandstra frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Painful Urination (Dysuria), Ureteral Stones and Urinary Hesitancy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Bandstra, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA

  • Mahaska Health Partnership

    1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA

  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Centerville, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA

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