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Dr. Debra A Welker MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Debra A Welker MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(3)
411 Laurel St Suite 300 A Des Moines IA, 50314
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5/5

About

Dr. Debra Welker is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Welker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology

Provider Details

Female French 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Melanoma
  • Anemia
  • Skin Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Debra A Welker MD's Practice location

Debra Welker

411 Laurel St Suite 300 A -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-247-3970
Fax: 515-643-8819

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

Head east on Laurel Street 483 ft
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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

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