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Dr. Francis Wendell Sapanhila M.D., Hospitalist
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Dr. Francis Wendell Sapanhila M.D.

Hospitalist

5/5(4)
1111 6th Ave 4 South Des Moines IA, 50314
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Francis Sapanhila is a hospitalist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Sapanhila specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Sapanhila manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Sapanhila works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.

Education and Training

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2001

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Francis Wendell Sapanhila M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1111 6th Ave 4 South

1111 6th Ave 4 South -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-643-7746, 515-247-4240
Fax: 515-247-4239

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sapanhila


5.0

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Dr. Francis Wendell Sapanhila M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hospitalist 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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