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Dr. Michael Bird, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Michael Bird, MD
4.4 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Bird, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Michael Bird, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Bird, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Michael Bird, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center. Dr. Bird has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bird received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bird is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Fever
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Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erythema Multiforme
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  2. 2 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  3. 3 Mcfarland Clinic PC - Medical Arts
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  4. 4 Hy-vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Nov 27, 2019
I've been a patient of Dr. Bird for 29 years. He is very knowledgeable and he's a great communicator. I appreciate the time he spends talking to me to make sure he has all the information he needs. He is an excellent physician.
Rick Perrin — Nov 27, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michael Bird, MD is a family medicine specialist in Ames, IA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1987. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1987
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Board Certifications

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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Bird, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bird's profile.

Dr. Michael Bird, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Bird, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA