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Dr. Jennifer S Cook MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
1215 Pleasant St Suite 300 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Jennifer Cook is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Cook specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1985
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
Dr. Jennifer S Cook MD's Practice location
Practice At 1215 Pleasant St Suite 300
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kelly J Seiler MD1215 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Teresa Patricia Monsod borromeo MD1215 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316