Summary

Dr. Joe Cookman's career has taken him many places but, in the end, there's no place like home. And "home" is northern Iowa.
A native of Mason City, Dr. Cookman earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa, and a medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (now Des Moines University) in Des Moines.
Dr. Cookman entered the army after medical school, serving an internship and residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, TX, and completing his cardiology training at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO. He was promoted to major in 1982, and left the service in 1986.
Dr. Cookman then began practicing cardiology in Grand Forks, ND, and later returned to Mason City before joining Iowa Heart Center in 1998. He is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology, and currently practices on the campus of Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge, where he serves as director of cardiology.

Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
West Des Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Margaret Henrica Verhey

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Margaret Henrica Verhey has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Margaret Henrica Verhey has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Margaret Verhey's office located?
Dr. Margaret Verhey's office is located at 1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Which hospitals is Dr. Margaret Verhey affiliated with?
Dr. Margaret Verhey is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Margaret Verhey speak?
Dr. Margaret Verhey speaks Arabic, Spanish, and English.
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