
Dr. James Michael Metts DO
Hospitalist
1111 6th Ave Main 3 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. James Metts is a hospitalist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Metts specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Metts manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Metts works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 1111 6th Ave Main 3
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lisa Jensen MD1215 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Wael N Haidar M.D.1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Douglas E Selover DO1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Christopher Patrick Kaup MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Ian Mark Mcquistan DO1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Jesse Wayne Vierthaler MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
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