Karen L Drake
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Dr. Karen Drake, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
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