Dr. Richard William Evans DO
Family Practitioner
4821 Sw 9th St Des Moines IA, 50315About
Dr. Richard Evans is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Evans specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Evans possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1975
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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