Division of General Surgery-Downtown
Medical Center Downtown General Surgery
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown General Surgery team provides high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in a convenient community setting. Working closely with colleagues across University of Iowa Health Care, our surgeons offer timely access to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care while maintaining seamless connections to specialty services at the university campus.
Our Faculty
Comprehensive General Surgery Care
Our team provides care for a wide range of surgical conditions, including hernias, gallbladder disease, skin and soft tissue disorders, anorectal conditions, pilonidal disease, and colorectal disorders. We also perform emergency procedures such as appendectomies and gallbladder surgery, as well as venous access port placement for cancer patients.
Paul Pierson, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery - General Surgery Downtown
Jose Andres Moreno Lopez, MD
Steven Udelhofen, DO
Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeons at Medical Center Downtown utilize robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques to treat many common surgical conditions. These approaches can help reduce recovery time, minimize discomfort, and support a faster return to daily activities.
Expanding Access to Care
Medical Center Downtown helps improve access to surgical and endoscopic services throughout the region, including colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and general surgery consultations.
By working as part of the broader University of Iowa Health Care system, the team helps ensure patients receive the right care in the right setting, with streamlined referrals when specialty expertise is needed.
Focused on the Patient Experience
From consultation through recovery, patients receive coordinated care, clear communication, and individualized treatment plans from a dedicated surgical team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and a positive patient experience.
Division Contact Information
Medical Center Downtown - Phone: 1-319-339-0300
Jefferson Street Surgery - Phone: 1-800-777-8442
Division Faculty Members
Explore more about our faculty's expertise, innovative research, and contributions to advancing patient care.