Dr. Michael Louis Deters, MD

Dr. Michael Deters specializes in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, bringing comprehensive care to adult patients facing serious illnesses. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training at the University of Michigan Health System. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Deters has developed extensive expertise in managing complex health conditions and providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Dr. Deters practices at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and maintains affiliations with several healthcare facilities across Iowa and Illinois, including locations in Waterloo, Rock Island, and Sioux City. His dual specialization allows him to provide both ongoing medical management for chronic conditions and specialized comfort care for patients and families during difficult times. The combination of internal medicine and palliative care expertise enables Dr. Deters to address both the medical and emotional aspects of …serious illness with sensitivity and skill.