Dr. Matthew T Spragg DO
Emergency Physician
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Matthew Spragg practices Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Spragg assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Spragg examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Awards
- the American College of Emergency Medici, ACEP 2009 Fellow
Treatments
- Trauma
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