West Des Moines General Practitioners

A general practitioner is similar to a family practitioner in that they treat patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns. These doctors treat everyday ailments, some acute and chronic diseases, as well as providing health checkups, physicals, inoculations and preventative care.

General practitioners differ from family practitioners because they are not required to complete an additional residency in family medicine after completing their medical school residency. Like family practitioners, general practitioners will also provide referrals to patients who are in need of a specialist.

The area of West Des Moines, IA has a population of approximately 55,278 people. There are 2 general practitioners near West Des Moines, which gives it a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 27,639 residents or a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 11,859 households. There are 23,717 households in West Des Moines.