Dr. Michelle Elgin D.O.
Family Practitioner
504 N 9th Ave Vinton IA, 52349About
Dr. Michelle Elgin is a family practitioner practicing in Vinton, IA. Dr. Elgin specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Elgin possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2001
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- High Cholesterol
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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