Dr. John Mark Koester D.O.
Emergency Physician
3600 30th St Des Moines IA, 50310About
Dr. John Koester practices Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Koester 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. Koester examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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