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Dr. Joseph O Gilg MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(19)
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Gilg is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Gilg 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. Gilg 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1987

University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis

Dr. Joseph O Gilg MD's Practice location

Practice At 8421 Plum Dr

8421 Plum Dr -
Urbandale, IA 50322
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New patients: 515-643-9699

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Based on 19 reviews

Dr. Joseph O Gilg MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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