
Dr. David W.r. Dierks D.O.
Emergency Physician
200 Hawkins Dr C43 Gh Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. David Dierks practices Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Dierks assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Dierks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2008
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Andrew P Weiss M.D.200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Christopher P Hogrefe M.D.200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Matthew T Spragg DO200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Olivia Erin Bailey MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Jerry L. Browne M.D.500 E MARKET ST IOWA CITY IA 52245
- Dr. Michael Takacs MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
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