Dr. Michelle Lynn Heim DO
Family Practitioner
1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Michelle Heim is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Heim 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. Heim 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Fever
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Jaundice
Dr. Michelle Lynn Heim DO's Practice location
Practice At 1801 Hickman Rd
1801 Hickman Rd -Des Moines, IA 50314Get Direction
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