Summary

Dr. Lena Rydberg specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adults with a wide range of health conditions. They earned their medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at University of Arizona Medical Center. With 17 years of experience in practice, Dr. Rydberg brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They are fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Rydberg practices at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have particular expertise in managing diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels in young patients. Dr. Rydberg performs routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health. They also coordinate physical therapy services when patients need rehabilitation or movement-based treatments.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Arizona Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Lena Rydberg

5950 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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West Des Moines , IACedar Rapids , IADES MOINES , IAUrbandale , IA
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lena Rydberg

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Federal Employees Program
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Lena Rydberg has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lena Rydberg has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Lena Rydberg holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Arizona Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 2009.

NPI Number

Lena Rydberg's NPI number is 1124257019.

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Lena Rydberg is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
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