• We’re thrilled to announce that pricing for our weight loss injections is coming down, making it easier and more affordable for you to achieve your health goals! To celebrate, we’re hosting two Open Houses where you can learn more, ask questions, and find out how these treatments can help you on your weight loss journey. Mark your calendars: • Thursday, May 15th Cedar Rapids 5:30pm @ Family Physicians • Wednesday, May 28th Vinton 6:00pm @ Total Balance Come discover how we can support you every step of the way! Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP!

  • The benefits of weight loss injections go beyond shedding pounds! When you start your journey with our doctors, you’re not just losing weight—you’re gaining better health. ✅ Lower Risk of Diabetes – Helps regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. ✅ Heart Health Boost – Lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. ✅ Reduced Inflammation – Supports overall wellness and may help prevent chronic diseases. ✅ Brain Health – Emerging research suggests potential benefits for memory and cognitive function. ✅ Better Eating Habits – Reduces cravings and helps with portion control. Our doctor’s office provides personalized guidance and monitoring to ensure you get the best results safely. Book an appointment today and take the first step toward a healthier you! 📅 Call us at 319-365-7581 to learn more! Weight loss injections, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide and tirzepatide), are proving to offer benefits beyond just shedding pounds. Recent research suggests […]

  • At our doctor’s office, we proudly offer BioTE® hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Using advanced testing, we evaluate your hormone levels to identify imbalances that may affect your energy, mood, and overall quality of life. BioTE® HRT provides a natural, bioidentical solution tailored to your unique needs, helping restore balance and improve your well-being. Take the first step toward feeling your best, schedule your BioTE® HRT consultation with us today! Why would one want to test for HRT? Someone may want to come in and test for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if they’re experiencing symptoms that suggest a hormone imbalance, such as fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, decreased libido, brain fog, or trouble sleeping. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions, and imbalances can significantly affect quality of life. Testing allows individuals to understand what’s happening in their body and explore treatment […]

  • Tuesday, December 3rd, beginning at 6:30pm! Izaak Walton League, Cedar Rapids. Come to Ikes and learn about “weight loss drugs.” Long-term Izaak Walton member and physician, Doctor Mark Goedken, will lead a short program followed by a question and answer session regarding the use of certain drugs as part of a weight loss plan. Dr. Goedken will offer a short (seven to ten-minute) introduction where he will discuss the use of the injections drugs as part of a weight-loss plan. He will then open to the floor to a Question and Answer session, and promises not to leave until all questions have been answered. The event is open to Ikes and non-Ikes members. Come and enjoy the topic discussion.

  • Take advantage of our limited-time sale on the Weight Loss Injections and start your journey to a healthier you! With our special offer, it’s easier than ever to invest in your well-being and achieve lasting results. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your lifestyle and feel your best!

  • Many patients have asked why I dismissed testosterone replacement for my patients during the last quarter century of my career but now offer it in our clinic at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids. My answer is that I had a Galileo moment. Galileo studied astronomy among other sciences around 1600 and had been taught that the earth was the center of the solar system. His observations of the planets did not support traditional theory, and he was one of the astronomers of the era that gave us our current understanding of planetary movement with the sun at the center of the solar system. Over the past couple years, about a dozen of my patients admitted to going to testosterone replacement clinics that are offered elsewhere in town, claiming that they felt like they were back in their 20s. The current FDA position which was taught when I was in medical school at […]