About Douglas Schulte, MD
Douglas Schulte, MD, worked at The Iowa Clinic for over twenty years before continuing his career for two years in Africa, where he partnered with the Mercy Ships organization. There, he worked as a Head and Neck Surgeon and Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Schulte decided to return to The Iowa Clinic upon completing his time on the ship because of the honest and skillful care that is provided here.
Born and raised in Des Moines, Dr. Schulte continues to serve with the Pan-African Association of Christian Surgeons across Africa. In his free time, he enjoys restoring vintage European cars and long-distance motorcycle rides.
Training
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
Fellowships
American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery
Residency
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Otorhinolaryngology
Internship
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Rochester, MN
Medical Degree
Washington University School of Medicine — St. Louis, Missouri
Undergraduate Degree
University of Iowa
Areas of Medical Expertise
Clinical Interests
- Laser Excision of Head & Neck Cancer
- Pediatric ENT
- Sinus problems including minimally invasive sinus procedures
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Salivary Gland Disease
- Facial and reconstructive surgery
- Voice and swallowing disorders including laryngeal microsurgery
Medical Societies
American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery
Primary Location
ENT - West Des Moines
Located within: The Iowa Clinic - West Des Moines Campus
5950 University Avenue
2nd Floor
West Des Moines, IA 50266
ENT - Ankeny
Located within: The Iowa Clinic - Ankeny Campus
1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
2nd Floor
Ankeny, IA 50023
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