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Dr. Tara Andersen, DO

Pediatrics* Age 46
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Dr. Tara Andersen, DO

Pediatrics* Age 46
Ames, IA
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20 years of experience
Dr. Tara Andersen, DO is a Pediatrician in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Andersen graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 2004 and completed a residency at Childrens Mercy Hospital.Dr. Tara Andersen, DO is a Pediatrician in Ames, IA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Andersen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center. Dr. Andersen has experience treating conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Diaper Rash among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Andersen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Andersen is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Diaper Rash
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Diaper Rash
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Diaper Rash
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nail Infection
Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Limb Pain
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Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Strep Throat
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cellulitis
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Neck Pain
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
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Down Syndrome
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Circumcision
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object

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Locations

  1. 1 Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4404
  2. 2 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 246-9320
  3. 3 Office
    3815 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4470
  4. 4 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4472

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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Childrens Mercy Hospital
    2008
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tara Andersen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Andersen's profile.

Dr. Andersen frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Diaper Rash. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tara Andersen, DO is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tara Andersen, DO holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA