Cara
Drew
MD
University of Iowa Physicians
Family Medicine Physician
Languages
English
Clinical Associate Professor
- Family Medicine
For Family Medicine related requests:
1-712-294-5000
- For all other requests:
- 1-800-777-8442
Locations
Clinical expertise
Abdominal pain
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Acne
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis
Airway conditions
Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
Ankle injuries
Ankle pain
Anxiety disorders
Athlete's foot
Atopic dermatitis
Arthritis of the shoulder
Atrophic vaginitis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Biceps tendinitis
Birthmarks
Blood clots
Blood in stools
Blood in vomit
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, enlarged prostate)
Cardiovascular diseases
Cellulitis
Chest pain
CHF (congestive heart failure)
Chronic lung conditions
Chronic kidney disease
Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
Dehydration
Depression
Diabetes mellitus, type 2
Diabetic foot disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Dizziness
Ear infections
Electrolyte abnormalities
Endocrine disorders
Fever
Foot injuries
Frailty
Gait abnormalities
Gastrointestinal diseases
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn)
Gout
Heat illness
Herpes simplex
High cholesterol level
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Hypothyroidism
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Ingrown nails
Iron deficiency
Joint pain
Learning disabilities
Lice
Lichen sclerosus (LS)
Low blood pressure
Menstrual disorders
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Missed periods (amenorrhea)
Molluscum contagiosum
Muscle injuries
Obstructive sleep apnea
Obesity
Otitis externa
Plantar warts
Pregnancy
Psychiatric disorders
Red eye
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Shingles
Shortness of breath
Sinusitis
Skin conditions
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
UTI (urinary tract infection)
Vaginal abscess
Vaginal infections
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
Viral infections
Vomiting
Yeast infections
Abscess drainage
Anesthesia pre-evaluation
Asthma management
Biopsy
Circumcision
Custom splinting
Deep vein thombus management
EKG (electrocardiogram) interpretation
Epistaxis
Fetal heart monitoring
Incision and drainage of vaginal abscess
Incision and drainage of vulvar abscess
IUD insertion/removal
Joint injections
Lumbar puncture
Mole removal
Needle aspirations of abscess
Newborn delivery
Nexplanon etonogestrel implant
Skin lesions removal
Trigger point injections
Urine drug testing
Weight management plan
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About Cara Drew
My favorite thing about my job is the variety and emotional connection I can form with my patients. I joined U of I because I not only love taking care of patients but I love teaching. The U of I provides me all the support and educational opportunities to be the best teacher and physician I can be. I like working with patients and meeting them on their level. Patients are more than their diseases and struggles. Being able to make a difference in someone's life by making a difference in their health keeps me inspired to practice medicine.
- Cara Drew
Research
Training and Education
- Certifications
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Family Medicine
- Memberships
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
- Degrees
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BS Biology, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa
MD, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, S.D.
- Residencies
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Family Medicine, Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, Sioux City, Iowa
Ratings
4.89 out of 5 (216 ratings)
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