Dr. Juan Mira is a Complex General Surgical Oncologist at The Iowa Clinic specializing in cancers of the pancreas, liver, skin, and soft tissues. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, he has expertise in advanced procedures, including robotic surgery. He is also passionate about continuous quality improvement in healthcare.
Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Mira is fluent in Spanish and enjoys golfing, fishing, and traveling with his family. His career path was inspired by his experience in a mentors lab during his medical training, fueling a passion for patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Mira serves on the Board of Directors for Above + Beyond Cancer, a non-profit focused on supporting cancer survivors.
Juan Mira
Surgical Oncologist at The Iowa Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
HPB & Foregut Cancers
His clinical focus and publications center on treating malignancies of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, stomach, and esophagus.
Melanoma & Sarcoma
Specializes in treating skin and soft tissue malignancies, including melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, and sarcomas.
Quality Improvement
He is passionate about enhancing healthcare quality and has worked on implementing new clinical practice guidelines.
Media Appearances
Work History
9-2022
Surgical Oncologist at The Iowa Clinic
8-2020 - 7-2022
Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellow at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
7-2013 - 6-2020
General Surgery Resident at University of Florida
Education
2009 - 2013
Doctor of Medicine - MD from University of Michigan Medical School
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Florida
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Location : Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Designation : Surgical Oncologist at The Iowa Clinic
