Dr. Susan Kennedy DO
Family Practitioner
411 Laurel St Suite A120 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Susan Kennedy is a family practitioner practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy 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 1990
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
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