Dr. Richard S Bratkiewicz M.D.
Emergency Physician
4713 Brookview Dr West Des Moines IA, 50265About
Dr. Richard Bratkiewicz practices Emergency Medicine in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Bratkiewicz assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Bratkiewicz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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