Dr. Robert Austin Colman M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
1212 Pleasant St Suite 110 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Robert Colman practices Allergy and Immunology care in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Colman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Colman provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1986
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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