
Dr. Robert Steven Shires MD
Family Practitioner
2103 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines IA, 50312About
Dr. Robert Shires is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shires specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shires possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1975
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 2103 Ingersoll Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Fred C Marsh MD1105 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny IA 50023
- Dr. Cynthia Marie Fisher D.O.1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Nancy L Johnson-rose DO7481 Highway 65 69 Des Moines IA 50320
- Dr. Robert Callahan MD1750 48th St Des Moines IA 50310
- Dr. William Vandivier DO215 Sw Walnut St Ankeny IA 50023
- Dr. Salman Saad M.D.1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309