Viet H. Le,

Viet H. Le, MD

Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care, Robotic Surgery, Surgical Care

Primary Contact

515-247-3266

About

Dr. Viet H. Le specializes in surgical oncology with the MercyOne Surgical Group and MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center in Des Moines, IA. 

He received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancer, soft tissue tumor, hepatobiliary malignancy and minimally invasive surgery. His public health interests are in community oncology care models, patient outcome research, and healthcare operational evaluation. 

He currently is an assistant clinical professor with the MercyOne surgical residency and is an affiliated faculty with Creighton University School of Medicine.


Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Cancer Care
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgical Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

411 Laurel St.
Suite 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
General Surgery Residency, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina (2015)

Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (2010)

Masters Degree:
Applied Health Care Research and Evaluation, Clemson University, Clemson SC (2019)

Fellowship:
City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte CA (2020)

Provider Ratings

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4.9 out of 5

(30 ratings)

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10 Reviews

12/04/2025

Dr Le had a student MD with him and the interaction was great. He's always been attentive and concerned with my diagnosis. His explanations are very through and he answers all my and my wife's questions.

10/27/2025

Excellent surgeon and meant for oncology work. Puts patient care, positive outcomes, and recovery as a high priority. Explained procedure and risks well and answers all questions.

10/23/2025

Very good bedside manner!Very knowledgeable and informative.Took time to answer all questions.

09/11/2025

I will go to see him again in two month for a surgery I need on my stomach and he will help me again. I respect hi very much.

09/11/2025

Very welcoming and good patient interaction.

09/04/2025

I felt safe and in good hands with Dr. Le.

07/16/2025

Very pleased with our visit, Dr Le made me very comfortable with how my surgery was likely to go.

06/04/2025

She listened to me and gave me information I understood to my problems which made me feel much better .

03/24/2025

Excellent

03/12/2025

Dr. Le is a very nice and genuine doctor. He explained my test results and the surgery and follow up care very well. He answered my questions and put me at ease.
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