Dr. Jon Van Der VeerDO

Internal Medicine

at Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care — West Des Moines, IA

About

Jon Van Der Veer, DO DO, MBA founded Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care in West Des Moines in 2019. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Central Iowa Health System - Methodist in Des Moines. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified him in his specialty. He also holds an MBA, which informs his approach to building sustainable, patient-centered care systems.

Before founding Exemplar Care, Dr. Van Der Veer served as Chief Medical Officer at both Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa, and CareMore Health in Des Moines. He also worked as a primary care provider at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine. He co-authored several peer-reviewed medical journal articles. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, chronic disease, acute illness, and preventive care. He believes strongly in reaching patients before illness takes hold and in building genuine relationships that lead to healthier outcomes.

Education & Training

Medical School

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Internal Medicine, Central Iowa Health System – Methodist, Des Moines

Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

diabetes
hypertension
chronic health conditions
acute illness
preventive care

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Van Der Veer focuses on internal medicine and primary care. He treats diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic health conditions. He also handles acute illness and preventive care needs. His goal is to help patients stay well, not just treat them when they are sick.

Yes. Dr. Van Der Veer holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at Central Iowa Health System - Methodist in Des Moines and earned his DO degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Van Der Veer focuses on delivering health care, not just sick care. He prioritizes building real relationships with patients and spending meaningful time with each one. He sees preventive engagement as the most powerful tool in primary care.

Dr. Van Der Veer served as Chief Medical Officer at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa, and at CareMore Health in Des Moines. He also practiced as a primary care provider at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine. He co-authored articles published in medical journals.

Yes. In addition to his DO degree, Dr. Van Der Veer holds an MBA. That training informs his work building Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care as a scalable, transparent, and affordable care model.

Dr. Van Der Veer wanted to deliver care focused on the whole person, not just symptoms. He saw direct primary care as the model that allowed him to spend real time with patients and focus on keeping them healthy over the long term.

Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026