General Surgery

Mercy General and Bariatric Surgery
540 E. Jefferson St. Ste. 205
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Phone 319-688-7880
Fax 319-688-7881

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In-person and telehealth appointments

Providers:

	Rhys M. Kavanagh, MD Dr. Kavanagh is our bariatric surgeon. He received his medical education from Dalhouise University, completed his residency at Dalhouise University, completed a fellowship at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and is certified by The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. Learn more about Mercy's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
	Paul Pierson, DO Dr. Pierson received his medical education from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery and completed his residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
	Brooke Walls, PA-C Brooke received her medical education from Midwestern University and is certified by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
	Nicole A. Alsakar, ARNP Nicole received her post graduate education from Allen College and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Specialized Expertise in:

Treatments and Procedures:

*Minimally invasive, robotic inguinal and robotic hernia repairs

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