John R. Hiemstra, DO

Dr. John Hiemstra is a Doctor of Osteopathy. A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) is a physician licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication. Like an M.D., an osteopath completes 4 years of medical school and can choose to practice in any specialty of medicine. Dr. Hiemstra chose Family Medicine. Osteopaths receive an additional 300 to 500 hours in the study of hands-on manual medicine and the body's musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Hiemstra cares for expecting mothers and the range of ages from newborns to elderly patients. “I really enjoy getting to know the whole family.”

Dr. Hiemstra received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and did his Family Practice residency at Iowa Lutheran Family Practice in Des Moines, Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners.

Dr. Hiemstra is residency trained to provide the full scope of care to all members of the family including maternity care. His emphasis is on preventive care and health screening and is currently available to be your health care partner.

Dr. Hiemstra and his wife, Dee, have been married since August 1992. They are blessed with two children, Holly and Sam. When not at the clinic, Dr. Hiemstra enjoys time with his family and working on his outdoor gardening projects.