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Steve Cahalan, MD, General Surgery, West Des Moines, IA

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General Surgery • West Des Moines, IA

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgeon

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  • Office

    6600 Westown Parkway
    220
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Phone+1 515-241-2250

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1984
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaB.S., General Science, 1977 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Academic Achievement Award 1980
  • Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Top Scholar 1979
  • Phi Eta Sigma 1978
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • "Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy"  
    Caterine JM, Smith CD, Smith K, Reed K, Cahalan Steve, Iowa Medicine, 1/1/1991

Lectures

  • Surgery Grand Rounds: "Bariatric Emergencies" 
    Mercy Hospital, 2008-2014 - 1/1/2015
  • Surgery Grand Rounds: "GERD" 
    Mercy Hospital, 2004, 2005 - 1/1/2006
  • "Future Uses for Laparoscopy" 
    1/1/1993
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