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Find the best family doctor in West Des Moines, IA with family practice services including annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening and more.

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  • Malea Jensen, DO
    310 Points

    Malea Jensen, DO

    Center Stage Primary Care
    1441 29th street
    211
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Melissa Thompson, MD
    200 Points

    Melissa Thompson, MD

    5950 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Jeffrey Lenz 150 Points

    Jeffrey Lenz

    Jeffrey Lenz, MD
    1031 Office Park Road
    Suite 7
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Dawn Schissel, MD 150 Points

    Dawn Schissel, MD

    Jordan Creek Family Medicine
    230 S. 68th St. #1203
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Thomas Woodard, DO 140 Points

    Thomas Woodard, DO

    Lakeview Family Medicine
    6000 University Ave Ste 101
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Scott Fackrell, DO 130 Points

    Scott Fackrell, DO

    Integra Health
    6000 University Ave
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Robert Major, MD 130 Points

    Robert Major, MD

    West Grand Medical Assoc
    119 19th St Ste 106
    West Des Moines, IA 50265

Family Doctor Info

Family Doctor Summary:
A family doctor is board certified in family medicine and typically operates a family practice. Family doctors are usually general practitioners who treat all types of patients of all ages. A family doctor is uniquely trained to care for patients as a whole person, regardless of their age or sex. A family doctor is trained to diagnose and treat a wide array of acute and chronic illnesses as well as provide routine health screenings. A family doctor typically works with patients through all stages of their life and has a strong knowledge and background of the patient's family health history. A family doctor should stay current in most aspects of primary medical care and should offer the most current treatments and technologies available.

Family Doctor FAQs:
What is a Family Doctor?

A Family Doctor is a health care professional that practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of care can a Family Doctor or Family Practice Physician provide?

A Family Doctor counsels and examines patients for minor injuries or diseases that do not warrant the expertise of a specialist. A Family Doctor can do minor procedures and connect patients with specialists for more complicated procedures.

What can I see Family Doctor for?
You can see a Family Doctor for any non-emergency health issue. A Family Doctor can usually provide care to patients of all ages and refer patients to specialists if necessary.

What does a Family Doctor typically not treat?
Family doctors typically do not treat broken bones, cancer, serious diseases or emergency treatment.

What should you do if you need immediate medical care?
If you have a medical emergency and possibly need an ambulance, dial 911 immediately.

How do I find the best Family Doctor in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Family Doctor in your state. Select Family Doctor from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Family Doctor in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Family Doctor in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Family Doctors in your city and state.


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