Dr. Shannon C. Hood DO
Family Practitioner
800 E 1st St Suite 1700 Ankeny IA, 50021About
Dr. Shannon Hood is a family practitioner practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Hood 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. Hood 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 1997
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- High Cholesterol
- Spondylolisthesis
- Bunion
- Celiac Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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