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Dr. Rebecca S Tuetken MD PHD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(2)
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242
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5/5

About

Dr. Rebecca Tuetken is a rheumatologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Tuetken specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Tuetken treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1991

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Pain
  • Dermatomyositis

Dr. Rebecca S Tuetken MD PHD's Practice location

Practice At 200 Hawkins Dr

200 Hawkins Dr -
Iowa City, IA 52242
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New patients: 319-356-3605, 319-353-7089
Fax: 319-353-6290, 319-356-3901
http://www.uihealthcare.com/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Tuetken


5.0

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Dr. Rebecca S Tuetken MD PHD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICSl

200 HAWKINS DRIVE IOWA CITY IA 52242

Head north on Hawkins Drive 283 ft
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MERCY HOSPITALl

500 E MARKET STREET IOWA CITY IA 52245

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl

701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403

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