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Dr. Richard Carano, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Richard Carano, MD
4.5 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Richard Carano, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Carano graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Gundersen Clin/La Crosse Lu.Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Carano currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone County Hospital, Mary Greeley Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Carano has experience treating conditions like Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Secondary Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carano received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Carano's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carano is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes Counseling
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Diabetes Counseling
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Diabetes Counseling
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Locations

  1. 1 Metzger Family Dental
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4401
  2. 2 Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4440
  3. 3 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 956-2880
  4. 4 Office
    1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 663-8621

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4.5
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Apr 02, 2024
Excellent doctor.
Butch juilfs — Apr 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Gundersen Clin/La Crosse Lu
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Albany Med Coll/Hosp
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Carano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carano's profile.

Dr. Carano frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Secondary Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Carano, MD is affiliated with Boone County Hospital, Mary Greeley Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Carano, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA