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  • Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 37 years of experience
  • Vitae Family Care 1355 50th St Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • (515) 225-3261

Brief Intro

Dr. McKernan earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England and has been practicing since 1988 as a rural family physician performing obstetrics. In 2010, he began his fellowship with the Pope Paul VI Institute under the direction of Dr. Thomas Hilgers, and is now board-eligible in NaProTechnology.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Brighton Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Vitae Family Care
  • 1355 50th St Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Mon:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Family Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Acne
  • Female Infertility
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Otitis Media
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Eczema
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Plantar Warts
  • Constipation
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Acute Otitis Externa
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Breast Disorders
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Obesity
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Hair Loss
  • Candidiasis
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
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Procedures Performed

  • Venipuncture
  • Circumcision

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • AmeriGroup
  • Tricare
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Centivo
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • National Vision Administrators
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  • Cancer 6
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 8
  • Orthopedics 17
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 13
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 15
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 15
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 4
  • Children's Hospital 2
  • Urology 13
  • Psychiatry 15
  • Geriatrics 15
  • Rehabilitation 16
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 2
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 8