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Dr. Jennifer S Cook MD, Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Jennifer S Cook MD

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

4/5(17)
1215 Pleasant St Suite 300 Des Moines IA, 50309
Rating

4/5

About

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

FemaleEnglish

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

1215 Pleasant St Suite 300 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-241-6500
Fax: 515-241-8911

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cook


4.0

Based on 17 reviews

Dr. Jennifer S Cook MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocronologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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