Dr. Robert F Schneider M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1215 Pleasant St Suite 618 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Robert Schneider is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Schneider specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Schneider typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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