
Dr. Christopher M Johnson DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 240 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Christopher Johnson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Johnson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Johnson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Johnson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1990
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2001
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Dr. Gregg B Polzin M.D.1221 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Curtis L Hoegh MD905 SW ORALABOR RD ANKENY IA 50023
- Dr. Tracey A Kopperud DO12339 Stratford Dr Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Enrique R Bedia MD6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
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