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Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

Medical University of the Americas

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

5950 University Avenue 2nd Floor
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 875-9709

Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD is a pathologist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in pathology. He graduated from Medical University of the Americas. Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

Address:

5950 University Avenue 2nd Floor
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Some issues Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

consultation	79
cytology	273
lab tests	514
second opinions	17

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	55
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	58
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	25

consultation	43
cytology	89
lab tests	463
second opinions	10

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	60
Hispanic	141
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	35
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

lab tests	3281

**Gender**
Male	1516
Female	1988

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1566
Black	174
Hispanic	1664
Asian	46
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2032
From 75 to 84	994
85 and over	108
Less than 65	370

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

lab tests	531

**Gender**
Male	799
Female	1190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	883
Black	117
Hispanic	926
Asian	27
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1152
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	59
Less than 65	189

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

lab tests	465

**Gender**
Male	734
Female	909

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	63
Hispanic	514
Asian	16
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1017
From 75 to 84	480
85 and over	44
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

lab tests	294

**Gender**
Male	826
Female	956

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1428
Black	47
Hispanic	237
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1029
From 75 to 84	622
85 and over	64
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

cytology	255
lab tests	618

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	745
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	62
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

cytology	587
gynecologic pathology	337
lab tests	1369
preventive care	390

**Gender**
Male	1464
Female	2286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3545
Black	52
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	101
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2322
From 75 to 84	1004
85 and over	181
Less than 65	243

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

consultation	146
cytology	939
gynecologic pathology	469
lab tests	2741
preventive care	758

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD treated as a pathologist in West Des Moines, IA were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

consultation	90
cytology	431
gynecologic pathology	403
lab tests	1146
preventive care	574
second opinions	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	655
Female	855

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	1044
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	358
Other	32

**Age**
85 and over	61
75 to 84	437
Less than 65	115
65 to 74	897

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD graduated from Medical University of the Americas. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certifications American Board of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology American Board of Cytopathology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Medical University of the Americas

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certifications American Board of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology American Board of Cytopathology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Iowa Clinic

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Curtis Lee McCarty III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$13 CINtec PLUS Cytology $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13

Biography

Dr. Curtis McCarty sees patients in West Des Moines, IA. His medical specialty is pathology. In Dr. McCarty's practice, he is particularly interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He studied medicine at Medical University of the Americas. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with The Iowa Clinic.

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