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Dr. Brian Sims, DO

Pediatrics* Age 57
Dr. Brian Sims, DO
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Dr. Brian Sims, DO

Pediatrics* Age 57
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Brian Sims, DO is a Pediatrician in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Sims graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Brian Sims, DO is a Pediatrician in Waterloo, IA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Sims currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center and Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. Dr. Sims has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sims received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Sims' office accepts new patients. Dr. Sims is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Bedwetting
Pharyngitis
Strep Throat
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Conduct Disorder
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Newborn Jaundice
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Sweating
Fever-Induced Seizure
Folliculitis
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Growth Delay
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworm
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Scarlet Fever
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Separation Anxiety
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Circumcision

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • HAP Insurance
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  2. 2 Office
    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000

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4.4
Based on 11 Reviews
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Jan 10, 2017
Finally a good experience with a Doctor. It's great to get answers to issues. He was very good at taking time and explain issues. We liked him so much we made Dr. SIMS our kids primary care phasician.
Cedar Falls, IA — Jan 10, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Sims, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sims' profile.

Dr. Sims frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Sims, DO is affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center and Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Sims, DO holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Floyd County Medical Center

    800 11th St, Charles City, IA

  • Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center

    515 College St, Cedar Falls, IA

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA