Dr. Donald Ray Shumate, DO

Dr. Donald Shumate is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 53 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory and critical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Scott & White Memorial Hospital. His extensive career has focused on the comprehensive care of patients requiring both pulmonary expertise and intensive care management.

Dr. Shumate practices at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He treats patients with conditions such as osteoarthritis, lumbar spine disorders, and degenerative disc disease. His procedural expertise includes performing diagnostic imaging studies like extremity and spinal X-rays, as well as specialized joint imaging procedures called arthrograms.