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Dr. Paul Pierson, DO

Dr. Paul Pierson, DO

General Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Pierson, DO is a general surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 2014. He is affiliated with medical facilities Iowa Health Care and Mercy Iowa City.

Practice

540 E Jefferson St Ste 205 Iowa City, IA 52245

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(319) 688-7880

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pierson is affiliated with Iowa Health Care Iowa City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pierson specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Pierson, DO is a general surgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 2014. He is affiliated with medical facilities Iowa Health Care and Mercy Iowa City.

  • General Surgery

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  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 2014
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office540 E Jefferson St Ste 205 Iowa City, IA 52245
1

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Mercy Iowa City500 E Market St Iowa City, IA 52245
2

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Iowa City

    500 E Market St
    Iowa City, IA 52245
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards
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