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Summary
Dr. Stephen Ellestad is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings nearly four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the United States Army Medical Center. With 38 years of experience serving patients, Dr. Ellestad combines expertise in both family medicine and emergency care. He provides care in English to patients throughout his practice areas.
Dr. Ellestad practices at Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and serves patients in both Grinnell and Decorah, Iowa. His dual specialties allow him to treat a wide range of conditions, including tobacco use disorders and chest wall pain. He also helps patients who experience tobacco relapses as they work toward healthier lifestyles. His emergency medicine background enables him to provide urgent care services, perform CT scans, and order comprehensive blood work when …patients need immediate medical attention.
Read More Read less Dr. Ellestad practices at Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and serves patients in both Grinnell and Decorah, Iowa. His dual specialties allow him to treat a wide range of conditions, including tobacco use disorders and chest wall pain. He also helps patients who experience tobacco relapses as they work toward healthier lifestyles. His emergency medicine background enables him to provide urgent care services, perform CT scans, and order comprehensive blood work when …patients need immediate medical attention.
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Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English
- United States Army Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has 2 locationsUnitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
210 4th AveGrinnell, IA 50112 Tel: (641) 236-7511
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 38 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | Speaks English, German, Portuguese |
| Grinnell , IA | Orlando , FL | Lawrenceville , GA | Sheridan , WY |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
United States Army Medical Center
Medical School
Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1988
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- What languages does Dr. Stephen Ellestad speak?
- Dr. Stephen Ellestad speaks English.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Ellestad affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Ellestad is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Winnmed.
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