Summary

Dr. John Carstensen is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. With 26 years of experience in practice, he focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare and managing a wide range of medical conditions. Dr. Carstensen is fluent in both English and Spanish.

He practices at multiple UnityPoint Health locations throughout Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa, including affiliations with Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines Methodist West Hospital, and Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Dr. Carstensen treats patients with joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. His practice incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients rate him 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Iowa
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John August Carstensen has 4 locations

Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza

1221 Pleasant St Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309
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

Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.5 
26 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Des Moines , IACedar Rapids , IADES MOINES , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John August Carstensen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John August Carstensen has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 2000

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Dr. John Carstensen is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital, and Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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