Dr. Luke K Espelund MD
Pediatrician
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR FAIRMONT MN, 56031About
Dr. Luke Espelund is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Espelund is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Espelund 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. Espelund can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2009
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