Dr. William J Burke M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1221 Pleasant St Suite 400 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. William Burke is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Burke specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Burke can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Burke can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1971
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1971
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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