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Dr. Robert Steven Shires MD

Family Practitioner

5/5(19)
2103 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines IA, 50312
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Anemia
  • High Cholesterol
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Bronchitis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Robert Steven Shires MD's Practice location

Practice At 2103 Ingersoll Ave

2103 Ingersoll Ave -
Des Moines, IA 50312
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New patients: 515-279-6424
Fax: 515-279-3237

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shires


5.0

Based on 19 reviews

Dr. Robert Steven Shires MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

Head west 89 ft
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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 HICKMAN ROAD DES MOINES IA 50314

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