Dr. Chad Torstenson, MD, MBA
Emergency Physician
1111 6th Ave Emergency Department Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Chad Torstenson practices Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Torstenson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Torstenson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 2001
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Dr. Chad Torstenson, MD, MBA's Practice location
Waukee, IA 50263Get Direction
Dr. Chad Torstenson, MD, MBA's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Is a GI Cocktail?
Introduction A GI cocktail or gastrointestinal cocktail is a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic agent. A GI cocktail is primarily used to treat dyspepsia.There are a wide variety of GI cocktail recipes nowadays. One popular recipe is a mixture of viscous lidocaine,...
- Influenza B: What You Need to Know
Influenza Influenza, also commonly called as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by viruses, particularly influenza A or influenza B. These viruses usually infect the throat, nose, and lungs. Although the flu causes mild symptoms in most people, it can also cause severe...
- Facts About Meningitis Vaccines
IntroductionThe only way to prevent serious and life-threatening diseases such as meningitis is through vaccination. Meningitis can also be caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The infection usually affects the meninges or membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. Although...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lisa Ann Vigue MD330 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. John T. Bambara MD1609 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny IA 50023
- Lenard Kerr1111 6th Ave DesMones IA 50314
- Dr. Richard S Bratkiewicz M.D.4713 Brookview Dr West Des Moines IA 50265
- Dr. Edmundo V. Acoymo MD1609 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny IA 50023
- Dr. Ashok K Manglik MD13042 Hazelwood Dr Clive IA 50325