
Dr. Robert E. Weissinger DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
303 S 7th St Suite B Stuart IA, 50250About
Dr. Robert Weissinger is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Stuart, IA. Dr. Weissinger provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Weissinger works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
DO at Des Moines University
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Hospice & Palliative Care
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- National Public Speaking -
- Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of North Dakota -
Awards
- Iowa Commendation Service Medal
Internships
- Mercy Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- A desire for the best patient care throughout their life cycle. Also, management expertise gained from the National Guard has instilled a desire to promote the best quality care that is attuned to the patients' needs and desires, backed by evidence based structures and research.
Hobbies / Sports
- Shooting Sports, Private Pilot, Scuba
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
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