Dr. Cosette Scallon MD
Family Practitioner
Isu Thomas B Thielen Student Health Center Union & Sheldon Ames IA, 50011About
Dr. Cosette Scallon is a family practitioner practicing in Ames, IA. Dr. Scallon 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. Scallon 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1984
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1984
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Michael Robert Bird M.D.1018 Duff Ave Ames IA 50010
- Dr. Rienera S Sivesind MD2724 MEADOW GLEN RD AMES IA 50014
- Dr. Marc Shulman M.D.Isu Thomas B. Thielen Student Health Center Ames IA 50011
- Dr. Shannon C. Hood DO120 NW 36TH ST ANKENY IA 50023
- Dr. Matthew James Baughman M.D.1018 Duff Ave Ames IA 50010