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Dr. Valerie Kounkel, DO

Ophthalmology*
3.3 (11)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Valerie Kounkel, DO

Dr. Valerie Kounkel, DO is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Kounkel, completed a residency at Ohio University/Doctors Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kounkel an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Kounkel works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders and Floaters along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kounkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Elizabeth A Brown MD
    2101 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 225-2566
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    Woodland Medical LLC
    1300 37th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 224-4711

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  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

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    About Dr. Valerie Kounkel, DO

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 29 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1437118064
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    Education & Certifications

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    Residency
    • Ohio University/Doctors Hospital
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    • Horizon Health System/Riverside Osteopathic Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
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    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Valerie Kounkel, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kounkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kounkel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kounkel works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA. View the full address on Dr. Kounkel’s profile.

    Dr. Kounkel has seen patients for Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders and Floaters, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kounkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Kounkel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kounkel.

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