5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Ryan Mertens treats respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD, and performs pulmonary function testing, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and asthma challenge tests. They have practiced pulmonology for 16 years and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health Methodist West Hospital.
Dr. Mertens earned their medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and sees patients in West Des Moines, Iowa. They speak English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Mertens 5 out of 5.
Dr. Mertens earned their medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and sees patients in West Des Moines, Iowa. They speak English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Mertens 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Pulmonology | Internal Medicine | Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 16 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| West Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Ryan Mertens
Medical Specialties
Ryan Mertens has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ryan Mertens has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Ryan Mertens 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
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Ryan Mertens' NPI number is 1487965372.
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- Which hospitals is Ryan Mertens affiliated with?
- Ryan Mertens is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital.
- What languages does Ryan Mertens speak?
- Ryan Mertens speaks English and Spanish.
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