Dr. Dennis Whitmer DO
Surgeon
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314About
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
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Treatments
- Gynecomastia
- Breast Cancer
- Venous Insufficiency
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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