Dr. Ryan M Dowden MD
Emergency Physician
1026 A Ave Ne Cedar Rapids IA, 52402About
Dr. Ryan Dowden practices Emergency Medicine in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Dowden assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Dowden examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1999
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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