Iowa Ortho

08/01/2025

COMING SOON: Orthopedic Urgent Care in Downtown Des Moines!

We're expanding access to expert orthopedic care with the opening of our SECOND Orthopedic Urgent Care clinic at our Downtown location – opening Monday, August 4th!

Monday–Friday: 7AM – 7PM
Saturday: 8AM – 12PM

Skip the ER. Walk in for sprains, strains, fractures, and more, no appointment needed.

08/01/2025

Get ready for convenient, comprehensive care all in one place — from expert orthopedic specialists and orthopedic urgent care to advanced medical imaging and a full-service physical therapy clinic!

We’re excited to bring exceptional care closer to home for the west side of the metro!

07/30/2025

Meet Marvin, an Iowa farmer who turned to foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Joe Galles for relief after years of ankle pain. Dr. Galles performed a total ankle replacement as an outpatient procedure at River Hills Surgery Center, and Marvin went home the same day with confidence and support from his exceptional care team.

Read Marvin’s full story:

Learn how to keep your feet and ankles healthy, when to seek care, and what treatment options are available at Iowa Ortho.

07/29/2025

Big things are coming to Waukee!

We broke ground on our new Iowa Ortho clinic, and we couldn’t be more excited to expand our services in this growing community.

Our upcoming Waukee location will offer:
• Orthopedic clinic care
• Orthopedic Urgent Care
• Advanced imaging services
• In-house physical therapy

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone—we’re looking forward to bringing expert orthopedic care even closer to home!

07/23/2025

Physical Therapists — Ready for a job with no weekends, great pay, and even better people?

Iowa Ortho is hiring Physical Therapists now!
✅ No weekends
✅ Great pay & hours
✅ Tons of patients
✅ CEU support (online & in-person)
✅ Work alongside Iowa’s leading orthopedic surgeons

Iowa Ortho is hiring now! Take the next step in your PT career today.
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07/22/2025

Iowa Ortho is proud to sponsor the Veteran Flagpole Initiative during this year’s RAGBRAI! This powerful tribute honors our nation's heroes by raising a flag for every Iowa veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We’re grateful to support this meaningful mission and help keep their memories flying high.

The Veteran Flagpole Initiative is installing flagpoles along the RAGBRAI route to honor veterans, turning the cycling event into a celebration of service.

07/21/2025

Welcome, Adam Bjornson, MSPAS, PA-C, ATC!

We're excited to welcome Adam to the Iowa Ortho team as our newest physician assistant! He’ll be supporting our Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinics and serving as Team Physician for Valley High School - WDMCS Athletics.

With experience as both a certified athletic trainer and a physician assistant, Adam brings a well-rounded skill set to provide exceptional care to our patients.

We are excited to have his expertise and dedication on board!

07/15/2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Iowa Ortho website!

Designed with you in mind, the updated site features:
• Streamlined navigation
• Easy access to forms
• Mobile-friendly design
• Enhanced info on our specialties & providers
• Online appointment scheduling

Explore the new look and improved functionality at www.iowaortho.com

Whether you're looking to schedule an appointment or learn more about our expert orthopedic care, everything you need is just a click away.

Iowa Ortho is a leader in providing high quality, cost-effective orthopedic care. With 30 specialty physicians and nine locations throughout central Iowa, we are committed to providing unsurpassed orthopedic care to you and your family.

07/09/2025

Did you know you can get your ankle replaced and still sleep in your own bed that same night?

Outpatient total ankle replacements at River Hills Surgery Center mean advanced care with less downtime.

07/07/2025

We’re honored to be recognized with the Best Place for Working Parents® business distinction!

At Iowa Ortho, we’re proud to support our team with:
✅ Flexible schedules & remote work options
✅ Enhanced maternity leave
✅ Family-friendly events year-round
✅ A culture that values real work-life balance

We know life doesn’t pause for the 9 to 5—and no one here has to choose between their job and their family.

To view careers at Iowa Ortho, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/c8f4f45f-4e00-433b-800f-b132421a42be/Iowa-Orthopaedic-Center-PC

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Iowa Ortho!

Today, we’re celebrating the red, white, and blue! Wishing our amazing patients, staff, and community a fun-filled day of sunshine, fireworks, and time with loved ones. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!

07/03/2025

In observance of Independence Day, all Iowa Ortho locations will be closed on Friday, July 4.

We will resume normal Urgent Injury Clinic hours on Saturday, July 5.

Wishing you a safe, festive, and fun-filled holiday weekend!