
Dr. Norma J Hirsch M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
401 Railroad Pl West Des Moines IA, 50265About
Dr. Norma Hirsch is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Hirsch cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
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University of Iowa Medical School MD
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- Dr. Christine-marie L. Fong M.D.1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Cary Robert Murphy M.D.1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Gary A Yuille MD1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Gail L Gilmore D.O.1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Theresa Marie Wahlig M.D.1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309