Dr. Richard E. Larew, MD
Internist
2557 N. Dodge St. Iowa City IA, 52245About
Richard Larew, MD is a board-certified Internist currently serving his patients at Larew Internal Medicine, a concierge practice. In this model, he is able to provide a more personalized patient experience, with time for unhurried, extended visits, same-day appointments for acute illness and personal admittance at Iowa City Mercy Hospital if hospitalization is needed. Other services offered to patients include adult immunizations, cancer screenings, a Travel Clinic and frequent educational events on Facebook Live.
After hours, patients are able to reach Dr. Larew directly on his cell phone for medical urgencies and concerns, a benefit shown to significantly reduce the need to visit the emergency room or be admitted to the hospital.
Dr. Larew earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. Internists care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in education and research.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Bachelor of Science degree 1978
Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Gout
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Ear Wax
- Prostatitis
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Hobbies / Sports
- Hiking, Golf
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