Dr. Wendy Kay Thiessen M.D.
Pediatrician
312 E Main St Marshalltown IA, 50158About
Dr. Wendy Thiessen is a pediatrician practicing in Marshalltown, IA. Dr. Thiessen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Thiessen diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Thiessen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1999
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Strabismus
- Malnutrition
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Tonsillitis
- Plantar Wart
- Strep Throat
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