Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D., Emergency Physician (Pediatric)
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Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D.

Pediatrician

1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines Iowa, 50309
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I am a certified pediatric emergency physician, holding a double american boards, Pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. My areas of interest are patient / family health education and preventive medicine, in addition to the management of fever with out a source and head injuries in children. Also, the new area that I have been attracted to spend some time and effort on is the management of anxiety with non-pharmacologicla means.

 

Education and Training

University of Damascus Medical School

Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience
Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D.
Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Newborn constipation, what can I do?

    Assuring parents and the good history and exam are the key. What I can tell that we are not certain yet that the baby has constipation requiring intervention. However, some time I recommend Vaseline around the anal opening specially before the BM. and half of an infant glycerin suppository: once or twice in 12 hours is an option when the baby is struggling. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Febrile ChildrenResource UtilizationTraumatic Brain Injury

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, University of Iowa -

Fellowships

  • University of Tennessee

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Patience, Persistence, Perseverance

Hobbies / Sports

  • Soccer, History

Dr. Tameem Shoukih M.D.'s Practice location

1200 Pleasant Street -
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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200 HAWKINS DR -
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
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Practice At

1200 Pleasant St Blank Children's Hospital -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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