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Helping you get back to living

We are deeply rooted in Central Iowa

Our History

Our humble beginnings started with a conversation between a doctor and a 12 year-old patient in the late 1930’s. Dr. Douglas Gibson, the first orthopedist in Des Moines, asked John Kelly what he wanted to be when he grew up.  After hearing that John wanted to be a doctor, Dr. Gibson suggested he study orthopedics and join him in practice when he completed his training. In 1955, John Kelley, M.D. joined Dr. Gibson and together they founded Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons (DMOS).

When Tradition and Innovation Merge

Over the past 60-plus years, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers has evolved into multi-faceted orthopedic specialty centers in the heart of Central Iowa. Our core beliefs and traditions have remained cemented in the dedication and caring for our patients. We are committed to providing you and your family with the most comprehensive orthopedic care available and delivering on our mission to help you get back to living.

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Taking care of you from neck to toe

Joint, bone or ligament injuries require expert orthopedic care to guide you on the best course of treatment. Treatment may involve consultation, medication, splints, casts, physical therapy and/or surgical procedures.
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27

Orthopedic Specialists

1

Sub-Specialty Group in Central Iowa

73

Doctors, Mid-Level Providers, and Therapists

67

Years of Excellence

Our doctors have advanced training in their respective specialties

All of our doctors are Board Certified or Board Eligible. Additionally, our Physician Assistants and Physical & Hand Therapy teams are the best in their field which allows DMOS to be the preferred choice for comprehensive orthopedic care in central Iowa.

WORKING TOGETHER

The doctors and staff at Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons create a caring environment with the highest degree of orthopedic care. When you’re hurt and need orthopedic care, we have the team who can help you get back to living.
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West Des Moines

6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Interventional Physiatry & Spine Center

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

MRI

Mon – Fri 6am – 7:30pm, Sat – Sun 8am – 4pm

Urgent Injury Clinic 

Mon – Th 10am – 6pm, Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 8am – 12pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

Ankeny

350 NE 36th Street
Ankeny, IA 50021

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Interventional Physiatry

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

MRI

Mon – Fri 6am – 7:30pm, Sat – Sun 8am – 4pm

Urgent Injury Clinic

Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm, Sat 8am – 12pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

Des Moines

1301 Penn Ave., Suite 213
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 4:30pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

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