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1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Ryan Mertens, DO, joined The Iowa Clinic in 2022 because he loves the passion fellow providers and staff have for the Clinic and patient care.
Dr. Mertens practiced independently in primary care before returning to fellowship training in Pulmonology at Creighton University. He chose this specialty because of its many modalities. Between the clinic, hospital, and ICU, it provides him with numerous opportunities for patient care.
Difficulties with breathing can be a very anxiety provoking and traumatic experience and he finds helping patients in these specific situations to be very gratifying.
Dr. Mertens practiced independently in primary care before returning to fellowship training in Pulmonology at Creighton University. He chose this specialty because of its many modalities. Between the clinic, hospital, and ICU, it provides him with numerous opportunities for patient care.
Difficulties with breathing can be a very anxiety provoking and traumatic experience and he finds helping patients in these specific situations to be very gratifying.
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
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Dr. Ryan Mertens | Dr. Scott James Sheets, DO | Dr. Jason Bradley Wittmer, MD | Dr. Alladdin Moh Elhadi Abosaida, MD |
| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English |
| West Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ryan Mertens
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ryan Mertens has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ryan Mertens has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2010
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- Where is Dr. Ryan Mertens's office located?
- Dr. Ryan Mertens's office is located at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
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- What languages does Dr. Ryan Mertens speak?
- Dr. Ryan Mertens speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ryan Mertens affiliated with?
- Dr. Ryan Mertens is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital.
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