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Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: parathyroid surgery, laryngology, thyroid surgery, and more.

200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

1-800-777-8442

Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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105 E. 9th Street
Coralville, IA 52241

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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2024, Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	254
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	247
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	317
ear procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	29
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	268
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	34
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	82
minimally invasive procedures	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	261
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	16
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	120

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	14
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2023 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	209
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	180
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	115
minimally invasive procedures	115

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	14
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA during 2024 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	643
doctor visit	218
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	24
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in IOWA CITY, IA were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

blood draw	426
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	222
ear procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	101
minimally invasive procedures	101

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Licensed In: Iowa

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$2,654 Inspire $1,392	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $1,261
Covidien LP	$836 Manometry $486	Bravo $351
CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC	$62 Checkpoint Stimulators $62
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$18 Reconstruction $18

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,480
Food and Beverage	$1,091

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas J. Van Daele, MD has received 66 research payments totaling $318,966.

Biography

Douglas Van Daele, MD is an otolaryngologist for University of Iowa Health Care, consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system. Seeing patients at UI Health Care, Coralville, Iowa River Landing, and UI Health Care, Medical Center University Campus, Dr Van Daele's specialties include otolaryngology, general otolaryngology (ENT), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) health, and sleep disorders, speech, voice, esophageal, and swallowing disorders.