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Dr. Tara Andersen, DO

Dr. Tara Andersen, DO

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Tara Andersen, DO is a pediatrician in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 2004. She is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Practice

1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 246-9320

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Andersen specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tara Andersen, DO is a pediatrician in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 2004. She is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Childrens Mercy Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
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Practice

Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)1215 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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Practice

Mary Greeley Medical Center1111 Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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