Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Valerie K. Kounkel

Ophthalmology
2101 Westown Pkwy, Suite 2, 
West Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
2101 Westown Pkwy, Suite 2, 
West Des Moines, IA 
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Overview

Valerie Kounkel is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kounkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Kounkel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Walgreens
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Locations

2101 Westown Pkwy, Suite 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Call: 515-225-2566
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