
Dr. Tara Nissa Andersen D.O,
Pediatrician
1111 6th Ave Main 3 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Tara Andersen is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Andersen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Andersen diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Andersen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Malnutrition
- Cellulitis
Dr. Tara Nissa Andersen D.O,'s Practice location
Practice At 1111 6th Ave Main 3
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D.1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Erica Devries MD6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Balasubramanyan Napa MD1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Rana Al-durrah MD5615 Nw 86th St Johnston IA 50131
- Dr. Nathan Earl Boonstra MD1212 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Monica C Hanson MD6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309