Dr. Joellen Heims DO
Family Practitioner
411 Laurel St Suite A120 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Joellen Heims is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Heims 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. Heims 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1989
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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