Dr. Kristin Lucinda Harts, MD

Dr. Kristin Harts is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and bones. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Missouri Health System. With 29 years of experience in rheumatology, Dr. Harts has developed extensive expertise in managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Harts practices at multiple locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Urbandale and Des Moines, Iowa, with hospital affiliations at UnityPoint Health Methodist West Hospital. She treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, helping them manage joint pain and inflammation. Her expertise also includes caring for individuals with ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis, conditions that primarily affect the spine. Dr. Harts performs …comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor her patients' overall health and utilizes modern treatment delivery methods including autoinjectors and insulin pens when appropriate for patient care. Patients have rated her services an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.