McFarland Clinic

Benjamin Schlicher, MD

Accepting New Patients

515-239-4427

Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Location Details on 1215 Duff Avenue Office

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About

About Dr. Schlicher

Dr. Benjamin P. Schlicher is a board-certified general surgeon at McFarland Clinic, specializing in advanced surgical techniques and compassionate, patient-centered care. With expertise in minimally invasive procedures, he provides services such as laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, endoscopies, and hernia repairs. Dr. Schlicher has a special focus on breast cancer surgery, colon and small intestine surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid conditions. He also offers emergency trauma care, complex wound management, and procedures for gallbladder, soft tissue, and skin lesions.

As Medical Director of the Ames Surgery Center and Wound Clinic Director at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Dr. Schlicher is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices.

Services

Including but not limited to...

  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Robotic surgery 
  • Colon and small intestine surgery 
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Emergency surgery including trauma
  • Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  • Soft tissue and skin lesion surgery
  • Complex wound care
  • Stomach acid reducing surgery
  • Hemorrhoid surgery

 

 

 

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 2013

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education

University of Northern Iowa

  • BA, Biology/Biomedical Emphasis; 2002

University of Iowa

  • Doctor of Medicine; 2008

Residency

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

  • General Surgery; 2013

Professional Societies

  • American College of Surgeons, Candidate Member; 2008-Present

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Spending time with family, biking, and basketball. 

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