About Jennifer Petts, DO, FAAAAI
Jennifer Petts, DO joined The Iowa Clinic to be a part of an organization where she would be proud to work with other physicians that help provide the best care for her patients. A West Des Moines native, Dr. Petts completed her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine, and later did her residency and fellowship at The University of Iowa.
Dr. Petts chose allergy and immunology because of its constant evolving and changing nature and being able to improve her patients’ lives through the different treatment measures available. It is also close to her heart because of her sons’ asthma and peanut allergy.
Outside of work, Dr. Petts enjoys visiting multiple outdoor locations, where she can be found climbing, hiking, and canoeing with her family. She also has a pet slug, Tiger, who they found on one of their climbing trips. Dr. Petts volunteers her time with USA Climbing — Youth Series, where she organizes and runs climbing competitions for youth climbers from multiple states. If Dr. Petts was not a physician, she would have been a climbing or rafting guide.
Specialties
Allergy
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Immunology
Clinical Interests
- Allergic Reactions: Food Allergies, Insect Sting Reactions, Severe Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis), Drug and Vaccine Reactions
- Skin Disorders: Hives/Swelling, Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis), Contact Dermatitis
- Lung and Breathing Problems: Asthma, Chronic Cough, Shortness of Breath, Breathing Problems with Exercise
- Nasal and Sinus Problems: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever), Chronic or Recurrent Sinus Infections, Chronic Nasal Blockage
- Eosinophilic Disorders: Eosinophilic Asthma, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilia
- Immune Deficiency Disorders: Common Variable Immune Deficiency Disorder, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Specific Antibody Deficiency and Other Immune Disorders
Board Certifications
- American Board of Allergy & Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Medical Degree
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Undergraduate Degree
Iowa State University
Medical Societies
- The American Academy of Allergy
- Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) — Fellow