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Summary

  • Dr. Heidi Close is an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines and Mercy Medical Center - West Lakes. She received her medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has been in practice 29 years. She is experienced in dysphagia, hearing loss, myringotomy, dysphonia, and skin cancer excision.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1993
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2000
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PrognoCIS EHR, Bizmatics, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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