About
Dr. Stephanie Perkins Mahan is a board-certified family medicine physician and Southern Iowa native who leads Medicine Creek Wellness in Corydon. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her Family Medicine residency took place at Broadlawns Medical Center, and she went on to complete the Rural Expanded Surgical Skills Track fellowship in surgical obstetrics at Wayne County Hospital in partnership with MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. She holds membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Prior to founding Medicine Creek Wellness, Dr. Mahan spent over eight years practicing full-scope family medicine with obstetrics at Wayne County Hospital. She has deep clinical interests in hormone health, perimenopause and menopause, preconception and prenatal wellness, and functional medicine nutrition. She is passionate about complex and difficult cases, especially for patients who have not found effective answers through other avenues. Her approach moves beyond symptom management toward identifying root causes and building a genuine partnership with each patient.
Education & Training
Medical School
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Broadlawns Medical Center
Fellowship
Rural Expanded Surgical Skills Track (surgical obstetrics), Wayne County Hospital in partnership with MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mahan right for?
Dr. Mahan is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses root causes rather than symptoms alone. Patients managing chronic disease, hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, or autoimmune conditions benefit from her functional medicine approach. She welcomes complex cases and patients who have struggled to find clear answers elsewhere. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or preconception health will find focused, personalized support. Families with children also fit well, as her panel covers well-child exams, acute care, and preventive care across all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mahan focuses on hormone health, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, gut health, and weight concerns. She also treats anxiety, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and prenatal nutrition deficiencies. Her functional medicine training allows her to evaluate the root causes behind chronic conditions rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Mahan holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her DO degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Broadlawns Medical Center.
Dr. Mahan practiced full-scope family medicine with obstetrics for over eight years at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa. She also completed a fellowship in the Rural Expanded Surgical Skills Track for surgical obstetrics at Wayne County Hospital in partnership with MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Yes. Dr. Mahan particularly welcomes patients with complex medical conditions who have not found effective answers through other providers. She takes a thorough, root-cause approach to cases that have been difficult to resolve.
Dr. Mahan holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Yes. Dr. Mahan conducts hormone health consultations virtually through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. The Virtual Hormone Health and Wellness Clinic currently serves patients in Iowa and Missouri, with plans to expand to additional states.
Dr. Mahan uses functional medicine to look beyond symptoms and identify the underlying drivers of a patient's health concerns. She emphasizes nutritional optimization and individualized treatment planning. This approach informs her work with hormone health, chronic disease management, and gut health.
Yes. Dr. Mahan provides care for patients of all ages. Her services include well-child exams, school physicals, and acute care visits for children, alongside comprehensive adult and preventive care.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026