Dr. Matthew Herrmann MD
Surgeon
840 East University Avenue Des Moines IA, 50316About
Dr. Matthew Herrmann is a general surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Herrmann specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Herrmann provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Warts
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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