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Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 54
Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD
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Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, IA.
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Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 54
Urbandale, IA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, IA.

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Dr. Ronkar graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Central Ia Health Sys/ia Methodi.Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Urbandale, IA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Ronkar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Ronkar has experience treating conditions like Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ronkar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Ronkar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ronkar is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Low Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Limb Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Granulomatosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Synovial Biopsy
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 270-7222
  2. 2 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3121

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Sep 16, 2021
Dr. R very considerate. Very intelligent. Top of everything.
M (age 100) — Sep 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Central Ia Health Sys/ia Methodi
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ronkar's profile.

Dr. Ronkar frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA