Dr. Carol L Horner DO
Internist
1350 Des Moines St Suite 100 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Carol Horner is an internist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Horner specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Horner provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1985
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Pain
- Thyroiditis
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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