Dr. Christopher White MD
Family Practitioner
250 Laurel St Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Christopher White is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. White 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. White 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Pregnancy
- Constipation
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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