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Dr. Marnix Auguste Verhofste, MD

Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine
39 years of experience
Iowa Heart Center Laurel Mercy One Campus 411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 235-5000

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Electrophysiology - the study of the heart's electrical system - is the interest of Dr. Ben Johnson. By using special diagnostic equipment, he can determine the paths of electrical impulses that trigger each heartbeat. Once that path has been determined, he can prescribe treatment to alleviate a racing heartbeat, or correct other irregular heart rhythms. Treatments include medications, ablation therapy and the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Dr. Johnson was born in Ames and attended high school in Omaha. He returned to his birthplace to earn an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and attained a medical degree from the University of Iowa. His internship, residency and fellowship were all completed at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Johnson practiced in St. Cloud, MN, for two years before joining Iowa Heart Center in 1988. He is board certified in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology, and currently practices at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universiteit Gent Faculteit Geneeskunde En Gezondheidswetenschappen - 1986

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Arabic
English

Location & Hours

Iowa Heart Center
411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
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

Thoracic Surgery
Surgery
Critical Care Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Lung Cancer

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Heart Valve Procedures
Coronary Artery Bypass
Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura
Thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy

Insurance Accepted

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

Oscar Health Insurance
Molina Healthcare
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AmeriGroup
Iowa Total Care
MediGold
HealthPartners
Humana
Golden Rule
All Savers Insurance
Palmetto GBA
Ambetter
Contra Costa Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
Medica
Physicians Mutual
GEHA
Tricare
Cigna
AARP

Cancer 6
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 8
Orthopedics 17
Neurology & Neurosurgery 13
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 15
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 15
Diabetes & Endocrinology 4
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 13
Psychiatry 15
Geriatrics 15
Rehabilitation 16
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 2
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 8