Dr. Joseph Wickard graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 2010.
Dr. Wickard has two offices in Iowa where he specializes in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology. Learn more.
Dr. Wickard works with forty-eight doctors including Dr. Thomas Touney and Dr. Robert Shontz.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Wickard specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Wickard also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
As an anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Wickard ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Wickard ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.