Dr. Wendy L. Fluegel, MD | Des Moines, IA | Pulmonology

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Dr. Fluegel graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1988. She works in Des Moines, IA and specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Fluegel is affiliated with Mercyone Newton Medical Center.

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8 Ratings
38 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Fairview University Medical Center
5 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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My husband would not be alive today without Dr. Fluegel. He has been her patient since 1999. She is the BEST!!

March 26th, 2018

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Very thorough

January 22nd, 2018

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She made the process more understandable and follow ups give needed information.

August 25th, 2016

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She is an outstanding physician with a great deal of empathy and concern for her patients.

January 8th, 2014

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Dr. Fluegel was extremely rude and defensive during my first visit her. I have been treated my some of the top sleep doctors, neurologists, and family doctors in the country. All my past factual data and other professional opinions completely contradicted Dr. Fluegel's short, defensive, and rude analysis of my sleeping disorders. Her diagnosis and solutions were completely wrong and on top of that she was extremely desrespectul and rude. She stated at the end of the visit that "sleep is not that important"...and something like I will not die without sleep. I was completely shocked and wish I had a witness in the room.

December 25th, 2013

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Tel: (515) 247-3121

DSM Sleep Specialists

1275 NW 128th St Ste 200Clive, IA 50325

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Wendy Lee Fluegel, MD	Dr. Maksym Puliaiev, MD	Dr. Judith Ann Heggen, DO	Angela Durham Beckel
Pulmonology	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Nurse Practitioner
			Accepts New Patients
4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA	Des Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: O O Bogomolets National Medical University	Med School: DES MOINES UNIVERSITY
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University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Wendy Fluegel speak?: Dr. Wendy Fluegel speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Wendy Fluegel's office located?: Dr. Wendy Fluegel's office is located at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wendy Fluegel affiliated with?: Dr. Wendy Fluegel is affiliated with Mercyone Newton Medical Center.

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