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Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI

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(Jennifer Petts, DO, FAAAAI)

(147 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Allergy & Immunology

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: sinus problems, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), nose problems, and more.

5950 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 875-9450

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI is an allergist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in adult allergy & immunology. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

Address:

5950 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Address:

1410 Southwest Tradition Drive 2nd Floor
Ankeny, IA 50023

Some issues Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

blood draw	12
doctor visit	25
immunotherapy	44
injections	44

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

allergy testing	1453
blood draw	52
doctor visit	156
immunotherapy	180
injections	180
lab tests	23
minimally invasive procedures	1454
skin testing	1453

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	214

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

allergy testing	2629
blood draw	54
doctor visit	233
immunotherapy	309
injections	309
lab tests	21
minimally invasive procedures	2509
skin testing	2629

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	149

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

allergy testing	4051
blood draw	63
doctor visit	319
immunotherapy	436
injections	436
minimally invasive procedures	3853
skin testing	4051

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

allergy testing	3904
blood draw	88
doctor visit	384
immunotherapy	299
injections	299
lab tests	8
minimally invasive procedures	3745
skin testing	3904

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

allergy testing	3670
blood draw	43
doctor visit	353
immunotherapy	787
injections	787
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	3509
skin testing	3670

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

allergy testing	4462
blood draw	45
doctor visit	320
immunotherapy	526
injections	526
lab tests	83
minimally invasive procedures	4315
skin testing	4462

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

allergy testing	7988
blood draw	117
doctor visit	700
immunotherapy	997
injections	997
lab tests	305
minimally invasive procedures	7876
skin testing	7988

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI treated as an allergist in West Des Moines, IA were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	2559
blood draw	59
doctor visit	312
immunotherapy	447
injections	447
lab tests	81
minimally invasive procedures	3894
skin testing	2559

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	103
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	25
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. She is certified by the Board Certifications American Board of Allergy & Immunology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Board Certification: Board Certifications American Board of Allergy & Immunology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

The Iowa Clinic

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 147 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI from all over the web to help you find the right in West Des Moines, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.	$46 Coagadex $46
Genentech USA, Inc.	$45 XOLAIR $45
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 Cinryze $38
Novo Nordisk Inc	$20 RYBELSUS $20

**Types of Payments**
Education	$82
Food and Beverage	$66

Research Payments

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, DO, FAAAAI has received 4 research payments totaling $261,007.

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Petts' area of specialization is adult allergy & immunology. Her clinical interests include breathing problems, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Petts attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health and The Iowa Clinic. Her practice in West Des Moines, IA is open to new patients as reported by The Iowa Clinic.

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