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Summary
- Dr. Peter Tonui, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Iowa and Ohio.
Education & Training
University of South Florida MorsaniFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2007 - 2008
Fairview HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2007
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2004
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 2008 - 2027
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2007
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsHead CT before Transfer Does Not Decrease Time to Craniotomy for TBI Patients.Peter M. Tonui, Sarah K. Spilman, Carlos A. Pelaez, Mark R. Mankins, Richard A. Sidwell
The American Surgeon. 2018-02-01 - Evaluation and treatment of depression in adult trauma patients.Sarah K. Spilman, Hayden L. Smith, Lori L. Schirmer, Peter M. Tonui
Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2015-01-01 - 2 citationsUltrasound Imaging for Endotracheal Tube Repositioning During Percutaneous Tracheostomy in a Cadaver Model: A Potential Teaching ModalityPeter M. Tonui, Andrew D. Nish, Hayden L. Smith, Paul V. Letendre, Dustin R. Portela
Ochsner Journal. 2014-09-12
Press Mentions
Burnout, Low Reimbursement Rates Among Factors Contributing to Physician Shortage in Iowa, Advocates SayNovember 21st, 2025