
Dr. David A Basel MD
Pediatrician
1201 3rd Ave Se Cedar Rapids IA, 52403About
Dr. David Basel is a pediatrician practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Basel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Basel 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. Basel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Joseph J Lesnik MD788 8th Ave Se Cedar Rapids IA 52401
- Dr. Judith Maria Bernhard MD4205 Glass Rd Ne Cedar Rapids IA 52402
- Dr. William Ching M.D., PH.D.1026 A AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52402
- Dr. Patrick M. O'grady M.D.411 - 10TH ST SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403
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4500 W 69TH ST SIOUX FALLS SD 57108