Dr. William Vandivier DO
Family Practitioner
2605 Sw White Birch Drive Ankeny IA, 50023About
Dr. William Vandivier is a family practitioner practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Vandivier 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. Vandivier 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2003
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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