The Center for Liver Disease

The Center for Liver Disease located at Iowa Methodist Medical center is a multidisciplinary treatment center, offering a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of liver disease.

We provide an outpatient liver clinic and liver transplantation support while working closely with referring physicians to supplement their care by offering specialized consultation and assessment. The center is committed to caring for all patients, regardless of financial status, and participates in many insurance plans.

Specific Services

Liver Testing - Avoid an invasive potentially risky procedure with FibroScan, a service of Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Treatment of Hepatitis - Get tested, get treated, get cured.
Treatment of NASH (also known as fatty liver disease) - Patients with fatty liver disease are individually counseled to identify and address primary needs to modify disease pattern and underlying risk factors of obesity and diabetes. Nutritional support and education are provided.
Treatment of NAFLD - The incidence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), another common liver disease, also continues to rise with obesity. NAFLD tends to occur in people who are overweight or have diabetes, high cholesterol or high triglycerides.
Pre- & Post-Operative Care for Liver Transplants - We work closely with a number of liver transplantation centers to provide seamless care to patients who may need a liver transplant. We will continue to care for patients following transplantation.

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The Center for Liver Disease

Specific Services

Additional Online Liver Disease Resources

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UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Ankeny)

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Jordan Creek)

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Waukee)

UnityPoint Clinic Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Des Moines

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Altoona

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Ankeny Medical Park

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Ingersoll

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Lakeview

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Merle Hay

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Southglen

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Urbandale

The Center for Liver Disease

Specific Services

Additional Online Liver Disease Resources