About
Dr. Katie Kuehner, DO leads the concierge medicine program at Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa in West Des Moines. She holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Her fellowship training in Primary Care Psychiatry gives her a broad clinical lens, covering physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle factors together.
Dr. Kuehner specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic health, weight management, hair optimization, and longevity medicine. She treats conditions including thyroid disorders, cortisol imbalances, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and hair thinning. She deliberately limits her patient panel to maintain close, continuous relationships with each patient. Her approach centers on prevention and early intervention rather than reactive treatment. Patients work with her through in-depth visits and personalized care plans built around their health goals.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Primary Care Psychiatry
Additional Training
Board Certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kuehner right for?
Dr. Kuehner works well with adults seeking a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients managing hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, metabolic concerns, or unexplained weight changes benefit from her focused clinical approach. She is a strong fit for people who want a physician addressing physical health and mental well-being together. Patients dealing with hair thinning, sleep disruption, anxiety, or mood disorders also find her training in Primary Care Psychiatry valuable. Her limited panel suits patients who prioritize direct access and an ongoing relationship with their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kuehner treats hormone imbalances involving estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol. She also addresses weight management, metabolic disorders, hair thinning, sleep disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and inflammation. Her board certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine adds another dimension to her clinical toolkit.
Yes. Dr. Kuehner holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She also completed fellowship training in Primary Care Psychiatry, which informs her whole-person approach to patient care.
Dr. Kuehner uses evidence-based testing to guide individualized hormone treatment strategies. She evaluates estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol levels. Her goal is to address the root cause of imbalances rather than manage symptoms in isolation.
Dr. Kuehner focuses on long-term metabolic health rather than short-term weight loss. She conducts root-cause metabolic and hormone assessments, develops lifestyle and nutrition strategies, and may incorporate peptide therapy or GLP-1 medications when appropriate.
Osteopathic manipulative medicine uses hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Kuehner holds board certification in this specialty, which she integrates into her broader whole-person care approach.
Yes. Dr. Kuehner completed fellowship training in Primary Care Psychiatry. She addresses anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances as part of her holistic clinical approach, treating mental well-being alongside physical health.
Dr. Kuehner evaluates internal factors contributing to hair thinning and hair loss, including hormone imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Treatment strategies may include hormone balancing, targeted supplements, peptide therapy, and advanced hair restoration options when appropriate.
New patients start with a 30-minute Meet and Greet. This no-obligation conversation covers your health goals and how Dr. Kuehner can serve as your primary care physician. From there, she builds a personalized care plan focused on prevention, balance, and long-term vitality.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026