Dennis Whitmer, DO, FACOS, FACS

Dennis Whitmer, DO, FACOS, FACS

General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, TeleMedicine, Virtual Visits

Primary Contact

515-247-3266

About

Dennis Whitmer, DO, specializes in General Surgery at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group (Des Moines) in Des Moines, Iowa.


Born and raised in Kansas. Moved to Iowa in 1993. Graduated from The University of Kansas and practiced PT for five years. Medical school at Des Moines University and Surgery Residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Enjoy golfing and bicycling.


My practice includes General, Breast and Robotic surgery. My Robotic practice has grown substantially over the past 3-5 years. I also enjoy my Breast Cancer and Surgery practice at MercyOne Comfort Women's Center.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • General Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • TeleMedicine
  • Virtual Visits

Conditions Treated

  • Breast Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Sports Hernias

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

411 Laurel Street
Suite 2100
Des Moines , IA 50314

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines , IA 50266

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Monday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Tuesday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Wednesday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Thursday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Friday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Saturday
12:00am - 11:58pm
Sunday
12:00am - 11:58pm
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Com
  • Aetna MA
  • Amerigroup
  • Centivo
  • Corvel
  • Humana
  • Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)
  • MediGold
  • Multiplan
  • Naphcare
  • Optum Healthcare Solutions
  • Oscar
  • Pace
  • Preferred Health Choice
  • Prison Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Sanford
  • Tricare
  • UBH
  • UHC Com
  • UHC MA
  • VACCN
  • Wellmark Com
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Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines,IA

Medical School:
Des Moines University