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Dr. Lawrence J Rettenmaier MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(24)
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322
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4/5

About

Dr. Lawrence Rettenmaier is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Rettenmaier specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Rettenmaier treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1984

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis

Dr. Lawrence J Rettenmaier MD's Practice location

Practice At 8421 Plum Dr

8421 Plum Dr -
Urbandale, IA 50322
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New patients: 515-643-9699, 515-270-7222
Fax: 515-270-7202

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Dr. Lawrence J Rettenmaier MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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