Karen L Drake
MD
About Karen
Karen Drake is a ob gyn provider serving patients in Des Moines, IA. Her focus area includes obstetrics & gynecology, maternal & fetal medicine. With more than 20 years in practice, she brings significant clinical expertise. She completed her training at University of Illinois College of Medicine (2005). She practices at UnityPoint. Open to accepting new patients at this time.
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