Dr. Robert Steven Shires MD
Family Practitioner
2103 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines IA, 50312About
Dr. Robert Shires is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shires specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shires possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1975
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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