As a thoracic surgeon in Iowa, Dr. David Hockmuth is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. David R. Hockmuth is accepting new patients at this office.
(515) 241-8036
5880 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Yes, Dr. David R. Hockmuth is accepting new patients at this office.
(515) 288-0840
5880 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209
Dr. David Hockmuth graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1983.
Dr. Hockmuth has two offices in Iowa where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Cardiology.
Dr. Hockmuth works with sixty-three doctors including Dr. Alan Mcdaniel and Dr. George Brown.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Hockmuth may see patients in Iowa for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Dr. Hockmuth, a cardiologist in West Des Moines, is trained to provide comprehensive care for your heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Hockmuth may see patients for indicators like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, to name a few. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and cared for by a cardiologist may include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Hockmuth, but only those who participate in Medicare.