
Thomas M Brown M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5880 University Ave West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Thomas Brown is a cardiologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Brown specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Brown also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1969
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Thomas M Brown M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5880 University Ave
5880 University Ave -West Des Moines, IA 50266Get Direction
Practice At 411 Laurel St Suite A250
411 Laurel St Suite A250 -Des Moines, IA 50314Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Marc L Klein M.D.411 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Saima Zafar M.D.1301 Penn Avenue Des Moines IA 50316
- David Melvin Hall DO1300 Des Moines Street Des Moines IA 50309
- Craig B Clark D.O.1301 Penn Avenue Des Moines IA 50316
- James P Lovell D.O.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dirk Allen Versteeg M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309