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Dr. Kerri Jo Metzger M.D.
Pediatrician
312 E Main St Marshalltown IA, 50158About
Dr. Kerri Metzger is a pediatrician practicing in Marshalltown, IA. Dr. Metzger is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Metzger diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Metzger can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1987
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1987
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1987
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Anemia
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Tonsillitis
- Plantar Wart
- Strep Throat
Dr. Kerri Jo Metzger M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 312 E Main St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James William Metzger M.D.312 E Main St Marshalltown IA 50158
- Dr. Colette Joy Lothe M.D.312 E Main St Marshalltown IA 50158
- Dr. Wendy Kay Thiessen M.D.312 E Main St Marshalltown IA 50158
Nearest Hospitals
CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCAREl
3 S 4TH AVE MARSHALLTOWN IA 50158GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
201 EAST J AVENUE GRUNDY CENTER IA 50638GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
210 FOURTH AVENUE GRINNELL IA 50112