Dr. Carrie A Holmes MD
Family Practitioner
1605 Se Delaware Ave Suite F Ankeny IA, 50021About
Dr. Carrie Holmes is a family practitioner practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Holmes 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. Holmes 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 Wales in Great Britain 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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