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Dr. Patrick Oben, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 42
Dr. Patrick Oben, MD
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Dr. Patrick Oben, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Patrick Oben, MD

Dr. Patrick Oben, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 42
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Patrick Oben, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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About Dr. Patrick Oben, MD

Dr. Oben graduated from UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER. Dr. Patrick Oben, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Oben currently practices at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and is affiliated with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Lucas County Health Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center. Dr. Oben has experience treating conditions like Difficulty With Walking, Muscle Weakness, Malaise and Fatigue, Skin Ulcer, Bedsores, Urinary Incontinence, Hemispacial Neglect, Constipation, Painful Urination (Dysuria), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Fever, Malnutrition and Chronic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Oben's office accepts new patients. Dr. Oben is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Malaise and Fatigue
Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Malaise and Fatigue
Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Malaise and Fatigue
Skin Ulcer
Bedsores
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Urinary Incontinence
Hemispacial Neglect
Constipation
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Fever
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Malnutrition
Chronic Pain
Anxiety
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Hypokalemia
Dyslipidemia
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Respiratory Failure
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Bacterial Sepsis
Back Pain
Stroke
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Gout
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Dysphagia
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Hypertension
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nausea
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperlipidemia
Arthritis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Acute Pharyngitis
Muscle Spasm
Acute Kidney Failure
Cerebrovascular Disease
Pelvic Fracture
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Low Back Pain
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation
Diarrhea
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Headache
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Atherosclerosis
Pneumonia
Hyperkalemia
Dehydration
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Cranial Trauma
Embolism
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Cardiomyopathy
Hypoxemia
Arrhythmias
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Heart Disease
Limb Pain
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Concussion
Bleeding Disorders
Migraine
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Carotid Artery Disease
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Bird Flu
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Swine Flu
Pulmonary Embolism
Shortness of Breath
Fibromyalgia
Asthma
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Dizziness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Neck
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Epilepsy
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tremor
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Polyuria
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Aortic Valve Disease
Ankle Fracture
Atrial Flutter
Overactive Bladder
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rhabdomyolysis
Sciatica
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Emphysema
Neurogenic Bladder
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Rib Fracture
Enteritis
Third Degree Heart Block
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Aneurysm of Heart
Animal Allergies
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Balanoposthitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Down Syndrome
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Skin
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Endocarditis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Hair Loss
Heart Palpitations
Heel Spur
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Insomnia
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Paraphimosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Dakota Care HMO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MN Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Network Blue PPO
  • Blue PPO
    Alliance Select
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO

Where Dr. Patrick Oben, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-4240
  2. 2 Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 842-2151
  3. 3 Nova Integrated Health PC
    2675 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 113, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 262-5639
  4. 4 Luther Park HLTH Ctr
    1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 262-5639

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Dr. Oben frequently treats the following conditions: Difficulty With Walking, Muscle Weakness, Malaise and Fatigue, Skin Ulcer, Bedsores, Urinary Incontinence, Hemispacial Neglect, Constipation, Painful Urination (Dysuria), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Fever, Malnutrition and Chronic Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Patrick Oben, MD is affiliated with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Lucas County Health Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Patrick Oben, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Patrick Oben, MD Practices

  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA

  • Lucas County Health Center

    1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, Mason City, IA

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