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Dr. Matthew Abendroth, DO

Concierge Integrative Medicine physician, Des Moines, IA

Abendroth Modern Medicine
5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Abendroth is a concierge integrative medicine physician in Des Moines who finished a fellowship in integrative medicine in 2023.

3709 Southern Hills Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge, not in-network with any insurance company
Board certification
Family, lifestyle and integrative medicine

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About Dr. Abendroth

Dr. Abendroth is the physician and medical director at Abendroth Modern Medicine, an independent, physician-owned concierge practice. He started it to offer care that is proactive, preventive and personalized, with a focus on healthy longevity. He blends conventional, lifestyle, integrative and functional medicine, and he fits the most useful parts of each to the patient.

Dr. Abendroth earned his osteopathic medical degree at Des Moines University and completed a family medicine residency at Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine. In 2023 he finished a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona. He has also trained through The Institute for Functional Medicine.

He has practiced outpatient medicine in Des Moines since 2014. He began as a family physician at UnityPoint Clinic and then moved to his own clinic, Sana Vita Health. That earlier clinic was Iowa's first Direct Primary Care clinic.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys strength training, cooking, sailing and sports cars with manual transmissions.

Membership and fees

Abendroth Modern Medicine offers an optional membership program.

In it, Dr. Abendroth keeps watching the member's health and actively manages the plan over time.

The practice does not accept assignment as a primary care provider with any insurance company and is not in-network for any insurance company.

Services

Integrative medicine Functional medicine Lifestyle medicine
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Education and credentials

Degree
DO
College
The Evergreen State College (Bachelor of Science)
Medical school
Des Moines University
Residency
Family medicine, Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine
Fellowship
Integrative medicine, University of Arizona (2023)
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (since 2019), American Board of Integrative Medicine (since 2024)
Other certification
International Board of Functional Medicine
Professional memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Iowa Academy of Family Physicians, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National Lipid Association, American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, American Nutrition Association
NPI
1972918894

Hospital and practice affiliations

Physician and Medical Director, Abendroth Modern Medicine
Founder, Abendroth Modern Medicine
Co-founder, Highland Provider Staffing

Location

3709 Southern Hills Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserMar 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserFeb 2024
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Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserJan 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Abendroth take insurance, or offer a membership?

Abendroth Modern Medicine is a concierge practice with an optional membership program. The practice is not in-network with any insurance company.

Is Dr. Abendroth board certified?

Dr. Abendroth is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also board certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine since 2019 and the American Board of Integrative Medicine since 2024.

Where did Dr. Abendroth train?

He earned his DO at Des Moines University and completed a family medicine residency at Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine. He finished a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in 2023.

Where is Dr. Abendroth's office?

Abendroth Modern Medicine is at 3709 Southern Hills Drive in Des Moines, Iowa.

Does Dr. Abendroth offer telehealth?

The practice offers remote options as well as in-person visits.

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