
Dr. Karen A Kienker MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1221 Pleasant St Suite 375 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Karen Kienker is a physiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kienker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kienker focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kienker can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1977
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeffrey Allen Pederson D.O.12493 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100 CLIVE IA 50325
- Dr. Chad Allen Stadsvold DO1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Michael Howard Munhall M.D.450 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Justin Wayne Ramsey M.D.1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Drew D Lewis D.O.3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50312
- Dr. Kurt Allen Smith D.O.450 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316