Dr. Lawrence J Rettenmaier MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Lawrence Rettenmaier is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Rettenmaier specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Rettenmaier treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1984
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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