Dr. Matthew Robert Downey DDS
Dentist
201 Nicholas Dr Marshalltown IA, 50158About
Dr. Matthew Downey is a Dentist practicing in Marshalltown, IA. Dr. Downey specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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