Dr. David Peter Tinker, DO

Dr. David Tinker specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Broadlawns Medical Center. With 47 years of experience treating patients across multiple specialties, Dr. Tinker provides comprehensive care for families and urgent medical situations. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Tinker practices at MercyOne Elkader Medical Center and sees patients at Medical Associates Clinic locations in Elkader and Monona, Iowa. His clinical expertise includes treating respiratory conditions such as allergies, asthma, and pediatric asthma. He performs specialized breathing tests including asthma challenge tests and pulmonary function testing to help diagnose and monitor lung conditions. Dr. Tinker also conducts bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate how well certain medications can improve …breathing function.