Dr. Ricardo Bendezu MD
Family Practitioner
800 E 1st St Suite 1700 Ankeny IA, 50021About
Dr. Ricardo Bendezu is a family practitioner practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Bendezu 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. Bendezu 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1993
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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