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Dr. Mark Zlab, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat · Male · Age 60

Dr. Mark Zlab, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.

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(515) 875-9000

The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus

5950 University Ave

West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Dr. Zlab accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
American Enterprise Group
American Republic
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Cigna: Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Commercial Insurance Company
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Golden Rule
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA): GEHA
HAP Insurance: Health Alliance PPO
HealthSmart
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
Medicaid
Medico
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Mutual of Omaha
Principal Life
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield: Alliance Select

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Dr. Zlab's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Ear Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Zlab treats Ear Disorders more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Zlab treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Allergic Reaction

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Zlab treats Allergic Reaction more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Zlab treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Zlab treats Eustachian Tube Dysfunction more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Zlab treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Zlab's conditions and procedures:

Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoidectomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Broken Nose
Cancer
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
Deafness
Deviated Septum
Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
Ear Disorders
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Fracture
Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Geographic Tongue
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Larynx Conditions
Lip, Excision or Resection
Loss of Smell and-or Taste
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Pulmonary Disease
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sore Throat
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillitis
Tracheal Surgery
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

Dr. Mark Zlab, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.

Specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology

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Education

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Residency Hospital

Des Moines Veteran's Medical Center

Internship Hospital

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Nebraska

Undergraduate School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Zlab is thorough in his assessment and provides a clear concise explanation of treatment. I have found him a very pleasant person in discussing treatment. His staff is a very pleasant and kind.. I have never waited for more than 10 minutes in the office and have always been able to get an...Read More

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