About
Dr. David Stanek is a board-certified family medicine physician and the President and CEO of DoctorsNow. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he attended Xavier High School before completing his undergraduate studies at Creighton University. He earned his medical degree at Des Moines University and completed his residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Stanek holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a first-generation family medicine board-certified physician in his family.
As Director of Primary Care and Medical Weight Loss at DoctorsNow, he focuses on metabolic health and longevity medicine. He is passionate about helping patients manage weight, chronic disease, and metabolic conditions through evidence-based approaches including GLP-1 therapies. Outside the clinic, Dr. Stanek enjoys working out, following Creighton Men's Basketball, and mixed martial arts.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Creighton University
Medical School
Des Moines University
Residency
University of Chicago
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stanek right for?
Dr. David Stanek is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in metabolic health and weight management. Patients dealing with obesity, chronic disease, or metabolic disorders benefit from his focused clinical approach. He also serves patients interested in GLP-1 therapies and longevity medicine. His DPC membership option suits patients who want same-day access and predictable costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. David Stanek focuses on metabolic disorders, obesity, weight management, and chronic disease management. He has a particular clinical interest in longevity medicine and metabolic health. He also uses GLP-1 and dual-peptide medications in his Medical Weight Loss program at the West Des Moines location.
Yes. Dr. David Stanek holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Des Moines University and completed his residency training at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Stanek earned his undergraduate degree at Creighton University and his medical degree at Des Moines University. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago before returning to Iowa to practice.
Yes. Dr. Stanek directs the Medical Weight Loss and Wellness Program at the West Des Moines clinic. The program uses GLP-1 and dual-peptide medications and includes body composition analysis with the InBody 580 scanner. An initial consultation fee of $99 applies.
Dr. David Stanek serves as Physician, President and CEO, and Director of Primary Care and Medical Weight Loss. He co-leads the practice alongside his brother, Dr. Eric Stanek, who serves as Chief Medical Officer.
Yes. Dr. Stanek accepts primary care patients at DoctorsNow. Patients can choose a DPC membership for $89 per month, which includes same-day and next-day visits, free generic medications, free labs, and free X-rays with no copays or surprise bills.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026