Summary

Dr. Kaaren Olesen is a physician specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and family medicine, bringing nearly three decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been caring for patients for 29 years. Dr. Olesen is fluent in English.

Dr. Olesen maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Lucas County Health Center in Chariton and multiple facilities in Des Moines such as MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran hospitals. She specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and treating abnormal uterine bleeding. Her expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and Rh antibodies screening. Patients have given Dr. Olesen an average rating of 4.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 29 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kaaren Rae Olesen has 7 locations

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

Lucas County Health Center

1200 N 7th StChariton, IA 50049
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Broadlawns East University Clinic

2508 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines

1111 6th Ave Ofc 4Des Moines, IA 50314

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Obstetrics & GynecologyChiropractorPathologyPediatrics
Accepts New Patients
29 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Des Moines , IAUrbandale , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Palmer College of Chiropractic Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kaaren Rae Olesen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kaaren Rae Olesen has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Family Medicine
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Is Dr. Kaaren Olesen accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kaaren Olesen affiliated with?
Dr. Kaaren Olesen is affiliated with Lucas County Health Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Kaaren Olesen's office located?
Dr. Kaaren Olesen's office is located at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
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