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Dr. Cheri Folden, MD

Pediatrics* Age 48
Dr. Cheri Folden, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Cheri Folden, MD

Pediatrics* Age 48
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cheri Folden, MD is a Pediatrician in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Folden graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Cheri Folden, MD is a Pediatrician in Des Moines, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Folden currently practices at Mercy Medical Center Des Moines and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Folden has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Folden received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Folden's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Folden is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fever
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Pharyngitis
Bedwetting
Diaper Rash
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Newborn Jaundice
Scarlet Fever
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Fever-Induced Seizure
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genu Valgum
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Itchy Skin
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworm
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
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Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Separation Anxiety
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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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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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Central Pediatric Clinic
    330 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-8611
  2. 2 Mercyone Ankeny Gastroenterology
    800 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021
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4.7
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2005
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cheri Folden, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Folden's profile.

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

Dr. Cheri Folden, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cheri Folden, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA