Experienced in High Cholesterol

Dr. Joseph Doerer

Cardiology
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.
5880 University Ave, 
West Des Moines,, IA 
Experienced in High Cholesterol
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.
5880 University Ave, 
West Des Moines,, IA 
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Overview

Joseph Doerer is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines,, Iowa. Dr. Doerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Associates
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp.
5880 University Ave, West Des Moines,, IA 50266
Call: 515-633-3600
Other Locations
Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Ottumwa
1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 207, Ottumwa,, IA 52501
Call: 641-682-5349

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Epidemiology of sudden death in young, competitive athletes due to blunt trauma.
Epidemiology of sudden death in young, competitive athletes due to blunt trauma.
Journal: Pediatrics
Published: June 22, 2011
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    • Atrial Fibrillation
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    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
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    • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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