
Dr. Scott J Sheets DO
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
7029 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Scott Sheets practices Pediatric Pulmonology in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Sheets treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1993
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joi S. Lucas MD1212 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES IA 50309
- Dr. Elizabeth A. Bacon D.O.1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Ricardo R Flores MD1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Alladdin Moh. elhadi Abosaida M.D1212 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES IA 50309
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403