Dr. Jacob Ijdo MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Jacob Ijdo is a rheumatologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Ijdo 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. Ijdo 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
Rijksuniversiteit Te Leiden, Fac Der Geneeskunde, Leiden, Netherlands 1989
Leiden University, School Of Medicine Medical
Faculty of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Pain
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