
Dr. Jennifer Linn Gerrietts D.O.
Family Practitioner
5615 NW 86TH ST JOHNSTON IA, 50131About
Dr. Jennifer Gerrietts is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gerrietts 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. Gerrietts 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
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2008
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Thyroid
Dr. Jennifer Linn Gerrietts D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 6601 Sw 9th St
6601 Sw 9th St -Des Moines, IA 50315Get Direction
Practice At 840 E University Ave
840 E University Ave -Des Moines, IA 50316Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Yulia Johnson D.O.5615 Nw 86th St Johnston IA 50131
- Dr. Marvin R. Huff DO5900 Nw 86th St Johnston IA 50131
- Dr. John Glenn Brady DO5615 Nw 86th St Johnston IA 50131
- Dr. Larry J Coppola DO5731 GREENDALE RD JOHNSTON IA 50131
- Dr. Kevin Rahner DO5615 Nw 86th St Johnston IA 50131
- Dr. Brent Binkley Liebert M.D.5731 Greendale Rd Johnston IA 50131
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309