Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in Iowa

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Davenport (20)Dubuque (18)Bettendorf (14)Clive (11)Waterloo (11)Ames (10)Ankeny (10)Burlington (10)Mason City (10)Sioux City (10)Spencer (10)West Burlington (10)Fort Dodge (9)Clinton (8)Marshalltown (8)Cedar Falls (7)Decorah (6)Ottumwa (5)Fort Madison (4)Muscatine (4)Spirit Lake (4)Washington (4)Carroll (3)Clarion (3)Creston (3)Newton (3)Oskaloosa (3)Pella (3)Rock Valley (3)Sioux Center (3)

Learn more about Orthopedic Surgeons

An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and bones. An orthopedic surgeon provides medical and surgical care for people of all ages who have problems with their joints, muscles or bones.

An orthopedic surgeon typically:

 

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and any previous tests or records

  • Performs a physical exam

  • Provides exercise, alternative and rehabilitation therapies

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal diseases and conditions including back pain, arthritis, and sports injuries

  • Performs surgical procedures on your bones, joints, and surrounding tissues and structures, such as knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair

An orthopedic surgeon may also be known as a bone doctor, orthopedic doctor, joint specialist, or orthopedist. You may also see it spelled differently, as orthopaedic surgeon (orthopaedist).

There are 359 specialists practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Iowa with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 149 hospitals in Iowa with affiliated Orthopedic Surgery specialists, including Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Genesis Medical Center - East Rusholme Street.