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Dr. Lester Yen, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Lester Yen, MD
3.2 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Lester Yen, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Lester Yen, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 68
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lester Yen, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Yen graduated from University of California School of Medicine and completed a residency at Brown University Hospital|University Of California Irvine Hospital. Dr. Lester Yen, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Yen currently practices at The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, West Des Moines, IA and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Yen received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Yen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Yen is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mohs Surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
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Locations

  1. 1 Plastic Surgery West Lakes
    5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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3.2
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brown University Hospital|University Of California Irvine Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Southern Illinois University
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Yen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yen's profile.

Dr. Lester Yen, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lester Yen, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA