
Dr. Erin Kimberly Herndon M.D.
Internist
1215 Pleasant St Suite 206 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Erin Herndon is an internist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Herndon specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Herndon provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1983
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sarah Ann Garner MD1221 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Valerie L Stratton DO1605 Se Delaware Ave Ankeny IA 50021
- Mr. Zeeshan Ali Jawa M.D.1221 PLEASANT ST STE 100 DES MOINES IA 50309
- Dr. Jay A Rosenberger DO1221 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Brock John Cookman D.O.1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Melissa Ashbacher Myers MD120 NW 36TH ST ANKENY IA 50023
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1410 NORTH 4TH STREET CLINTON IA 52732GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITTl
1118 11TH STREET DEWITT IA 52742