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Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO

(Dr. Natalie Sofia Weger, D.O.)

(699 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: stent placement (stenting), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), spider veins, and more.

105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241

Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO is a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA specializing in vascular surgery. She graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO is affiliated with University of Iowa, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241

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200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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601 Highway 6 Iowa City Vamc (584)
West Iowa City, IA 52246

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Some issues Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO can help you with:

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

Smoking
High fat diet
Lack of exercise
High salt diet
Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

Signs of stroke include:

Disorientation or confusion
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Impaired vision
Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Hospital treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed using a catheter (thin needle) to the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

upper extremity arterial duplex

In 2023, Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO performed more upper extremity arterial duplex procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO performed more lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

duplex ultrasound

vascular physiologic studies

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), and carotid duplex ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), duplex ultrasound, vascular physiologic studies, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	29
anastomosis	54
angioplasty	281
catheterization	118
device removal	49
dialysis access procedures	530
doctor visit	227
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	92
pelvic imaging	29
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	552
vascular procedures	1250
X-rays	359

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2013 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
anastomosis	28
angioplasty	384
catheterization	118
device removal	45
dialysis access procedures	490
doctor visit	253
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	101
pelvic imaging	23
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	410
vascular procedures	1082
X-rays	361

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	385
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	60
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	63
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	19
angioplasty	201
catheterization	104
device removal	27
dialysis access procedures	262
doctor visit	321
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	44
pelvic imaging	19
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	380
vascular procedures	763
X-rays	218

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	62
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
anastomosis	25
angioplasty	82
dialysis access procedures	138
doctor visit	188
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic imaging	21
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	230
vascular procedures	439
X-rays	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	242
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	80
Less than 65	244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
anastomosis	15
angioplasty	45
dialysis access procedures	69
doctor visit	149
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	90
vascular procedures	185
X-rays	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	29
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	58
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2017 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	263
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vascular procedures	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	26
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
doctor visit	269
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	309
vascular procedures	374

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	24
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	41
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
catheterization	22
dialysis access procedures	25
doctor visit	160
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	697
vascular procedures	854

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	24
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	68
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), catheterization and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
catheterization	29
dialysis access procedures	25
doctor visit	83
pelvic imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	638
vascular procedures	845

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	22
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	70
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	25
catheterization	12
dialysis access procedures	29
doctor visit	173
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
pelvic imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	703
vascular procedures	895

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	72
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	31
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	152
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
pelvic imaging	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	535
vascular procedures	721

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	61
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated as a vascular surgeon in Coralville, IA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays and angioplasty.

abdominal imaging	21
anastomosis	27
angioplasty	198
catheterization	67
device removal	40
dialysis access procedures	159
doctor visit	203
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	62
pelvic imaging	21
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	415
vascular procedures	678
X-rays	211

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	67
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	397
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	159
85 and over	51
Less than 65	122
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery American Board of Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 699 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Coralville, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Natalie S. Weger, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,369 ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM $1,470	IN.PACT Admiral $498	HawkOne $197	Abre $22	$182
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$1,132 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $1,132
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$882 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $315	EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $220	GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $160	EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $149	ACUSEAL Vascular Graft $26	Other $12
Endologix, Inc.	$543 AFX $266	OVATION $203	$73
Boston Scientific Corporation	$225 OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $22	ATHERECTOMY $21	$182
Other	$1,363 HELI-FX $161	Vascular $155	iCAST $99	Atherectomy Device $78	INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $72	Other $799

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,801
Travel and Lodging	$2,066
Education	$571
Entertainment	$77

Biography

Dr. Natalie Weger works as a vascular surgery. Dr. Weger graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: stent placement (stenting), spider veins, and ischemic stroke. Her average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is conversant in German. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Iowa Health Care and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.