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Dr. Richard Carano, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Richard Carano, MD
4.5 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Richard Carano, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Richard Carano, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Gundersen Clin/La Crosse Lu.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Carano has experience treating conditions like Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Secondary Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carano received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carano is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Diabetes Counseling
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Diabetes Counseling
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Diabetes Counseling
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Back Pain
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Osteopenia
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Potassium Deficiency
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
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Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Yeast Infections
Nail Avulsion and Excision

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Mcfarland Clinic PC - Medical Arts
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4401
  2. 2 Hy-vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4440
  3. 3 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 956-2880
  4. 4 Office
    1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 663-8621

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4.5
Based on 13 Reviews
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Apr 02, 2024
Excellent doctor.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Gundersen Clin/La Crosse Lu
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Albany Med Coll/Hosp
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Carano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carano's profile.

Dr. Carano frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Secondary Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Carano, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Carano, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA