
Dr. Balasubramanyan Napa MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
611 W PARK ST URBANA IL, 61801About
Dr. Balasubramanyan Napa is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Napa is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Napa 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. Napa can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Practice At 1111 6th Ave Main 3
1111 6th Ave Main 3 -Des Moines, IA 50314Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Harry Yuan D.O.611 W Park St Urbana IL 61801
- Dr. Elizabeth A Bello M.D.611 W PARK ST URBANA IL 61801
- Dr. Scott L Stephens DO602 W. University Avenue Urbana IL 61801
- Dr. Chinedu C. Oranu M.D611 W. PARK ST. URBANA IL 61801
- Dr. M. kathleen K Buetow MD602 W University Ave Urbana IL 61801
- Dr. Gail L Kennedy MD602 W. University Avenue Urbana IL 61801
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309PRESENCE COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
1400 WEST PARK AVENUE URBANA IL 61801