Dr. Robert Steven Shires, MD

Dr. Robert Shires is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients and families throughout their lives. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Central Iowa Health System, building a foundation in comprehensive primary care. With 51 years of experience in practice, Dr. Shires has developed deep expertise in treating patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. He provides care in English to accommodate his diverse patient population.

Dr. Shires practices at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Ingersoll and maintains hospital privileges at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in treating joint pain and back pain conditions, including back pain that occurs during pregnancy and in children and teenagers. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to …help patients recover and maintain their mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shires highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.