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Dr. Joel Ward, DO
Hospital Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Joel Ward, DO
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Dr. Joel Ward, DO is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Joel Ward, DO

Dr. Joel Ward, DO

Hospital Medicine* Age 44
Des Moines, IA
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15 years of experience
Dr. Joel Ward, DO is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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About Dr. Joel Ward, DO

Dr. Ward graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joel Ward, DO is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Ward currently practices at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Ward's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ward is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
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Angioedema
Ankle Fracture
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Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
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Atherosclerosis
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Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
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Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasal Polyp
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericarditis
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostatitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Respiratory Failure
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Joel Ward, DO Sees Patients

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Hospital Medicine
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Dr. Joel Ward, DO is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Ward, DO holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2011
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Ward, DO Practices

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

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