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Summary
Nurse Practitioner Charity Carstensen specializes in internal medicine and family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. Her practice focuses on both adult internal medicine and family healthcare, allowing her to treat a wide range of medical conditions from routine preventive care to complex chronic disease management. Carstensen speaks both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population in the Des Moines community.
Charity Carstensen practices at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa, and maintains hospital privileges at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. She frequently treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, helping them manage these conditions through personalized treatment plans. Her approach includes physical therapy guidance, strength training recommendations, and hands-on therapeutic techniques to support patient recovery and wellness.
Charity Carstensen practices at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa, and maintains hospital privileges at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. She frequently treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, helping them manage these conditions through personalized treatment plans. Her approach includes physical therapy guidance, strength training recommendations, and hands-on therapeutic techniques to support patient recovery and wellness.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza
1221 Pleasant St Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-8221
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
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Medical Specialties
Charity Dawn Carstensen has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Charity Dawn Carstensen has the following 2 areas of expertise
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