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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 50 years of experience
  • Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines 5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • (515) 633-3600

Brief Intro

Dr. Aaron Ford joined Iowa Heart Center in July from his recent cardiology fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He holds a medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He recently completed a fellowship in cardiology at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residencies in internal medicine at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines and Creighton University, where he served one year as Chief Resident. He is board-certified in internal medicine and board eligible in cardiology.  Dr. Ford is now offering appointments at both of our Council Bluffs locations and at Iowa Heart Center’s Carroll office at St. Anthony’s on Mondays. Â

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Cairo - 1977

University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine - 1975

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Location & Hours

  • Iowa Heart Center
  • 5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Pericarditis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Hypertension (HTN)
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Procedures Performed

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
  • Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • AARP
  • Cigna
  • Corvel
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
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