Dr. Dustin David Derflinger D.O.
Emergency Physician
1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Dustin Derflinger practices Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Derflinger 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. Derflinger examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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