Dr. Francis Wendell Sapanhila M.D.
Hospitalist
1111 6th Ave 4 South Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Francis Sapanhila is a hospitalist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Sapanhila specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Sapanhila manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Sapanhila works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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