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Dr. Dennis Whitmer DO

Surgeon

5/5(46)
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Dennis Whitmer is a general surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Whitmer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Whitmer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1997

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience

Treatments

  • Gynecomastia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Gallstones
  • Hernia
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Lipoma
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Dr. Dennis Whitmer DO's Practice location

Practice At 411 Laurel St Suite 2100

411 Laurel St Suite 2100 -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-247-3266

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Patient Experience with Dr. Whitmer


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Dr. Dennis Whitmer DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 46 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

Head east on Laurel Street 483 ft
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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

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