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Summary
Dr. Robert Dekoster is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with nearly five decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training through the Northeast Iowa Medical Education Foundation. With 48 years of experience, Dr. Dekoster brings extensive knowledge to both primary care and emergency medical situations.
Dr. Dekoster practices at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive family care while also handling urgent medical situations. He offers both routine healthcare services and emergency treatment when patients need immediate medical attention.
Dr. Dekoster practices at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive family care while also handling urgent medical situations. He offers both routine healthcare services and emergency treatment when patients need immediate medical attention.
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Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- Northeast Ia Medical Education Foundation
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, German, Portuguese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | |
| Waterloo , IA | Sheridan , WY | Dallas , TX | Lawrenceville , GA |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Kirk Dekoster has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Kirk Dekoster has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Dr. Robert Kirk Dekoster holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Northeast Ia Medical Education Foundation.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Dekoster's NPI number is 1417926643.
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- Dr. Robert Dekoster's office is located at 1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50703.
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