Dr. Saima Shahid MD
Family Practitioner
7481 Highway 65 69 Des Moines IA, 50320About
Dr. Saima Shahid is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shahid specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shahid possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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