Dr. Richard C Dobyns MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Richard Dobyns is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Dobyns provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Dobyns 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1983
University of Minnesota Medical School 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Richard C Dobyns MD's Practice location
Iowa City, IA 52242Get Direction
Dr. Richard C Dobyns MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Researchers Understand More About Why Brain Cells Die in Parkinson's Disease
One of the significant hurdles in finding the treatment of any of the neurodegenerative diseases is the limited knowledge regarding the underlying mechanism. It is known that Parkinson’s and many other neurodegenerative disorders occur due to the buildup of malformed proteins. In the case of...
- Finding Breast Cancer's Hiding Place: A New Study
Scientists have often wondered why some patients respond so well to chemotherapy and why some don’t. Some cancers are easier to cure while others have a higher risk of relapse and continued issues. Each cancer is different and every cancer treatment is tailored to the cancer cells it’s...
- Body Temperature 96
What does body temperature 96 indicate?Usually, the body temperature varies between 97 to 99 degrees Celsius. However, the body temperature is slightly lower in some people. It is less related to illness and more related to the way it is being measured. When the body temperature is low, it may be...
- Diagnosing Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is a common disease, especially among the elderly and bed-ridden patients. Although it is quite serious, it can be easily treated....
- Is Dehydration an Emergency?
Dehydration refers to excessive loss of body fluids due to various reasons. Under normal conditions, the body’s requirement of fluid depends on the weight of the body. When there is loss of fluid in the form of sweat, vomiting, diarrhea, or excess production of urine, one should replace the fluid...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. William D Clark MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Kellyann Light-mcgroary MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Ann Broderick MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242