Dr. Deanna L Questad MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1221 Pleasant St Suite 200 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Deanna Questad practices Geriatric Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Questad works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1983
University of South Dakota 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Breast Cancer
- Cardiomyopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
Dr. Deanna L Questad MD's Practice location
Practice At 1221 Pleasant St Suite 200
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Nearest Hospitals
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316