Lenard Kerr, Emergency Physician
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Lenard Kerr

Emergency Physician

1111 6th Ave DesMones IA, 50314

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Dr. Lenard Kerr practices Emergency Medicine in DesMones, IA. Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

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  • Can I go to the ER for a panic attack?

    You can go to the ER for panic attacks, but you will usually get a very short acting medicine that may or may not help. You are much better off going to your regular provider or a psychiatric clinic so you can find out what is causing the anxiety. You maybe won't need medicines at all. Dr. Kerr READ MORE

  • How is hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed?

    You are put in a sealed chamber that is pressurized with pure oxygen. Similar to the pressurization of an airplane after lift off only on a bigger scale. Dr. Kerr READ MORE

  • Is low blood pressure a sign of heart failure?

    Low blood pressure can be a sign of many things including heart failure. The 2 most common causes of low blood pressure are hypertension medications and dehydration.  Dr. Kerr READ MORE

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DesMones, IA 50314
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