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Summary
With 63 years in cardiology and internal medicine, Dr. Donald Heistad treats chest wall pain, cardiac arrhythmia, and chest pain, and performs electrocardiograms. He is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, and University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Dr. Heistad earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and sees patients in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Quick Facts
- 63 years of experience
- Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 19 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Donald Dean Heistad has 2 locationsUniversity Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown
500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245 Tel: (319) 339-0300
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| Cardiology | Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Medicine | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 63 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Iowa City , IA | Salt Lake City , UT | Cedar Rapids , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti | Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College | Med School: University Of Iowa |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Dean Heistad
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Donald Dean Heistad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Donald Dean Heistad has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
63 Years Experience
Dr. Donald Dean Heistad holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1963.
NPI Number
Dr. Heistad's NPI number is 1982692505.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Heistad affiliated with?
- Dr. Donald Heistad is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, and University Of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital.
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