Dr. Kathryn K Dierks D.O.
Emergency Physician
200 Hawkins Dr 1008 Rcp Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Kathryn Dierks practices Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Dierks 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. Dierks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
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