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Closed, Opening 7:00 a.m.

Urbandale

Closed, Opening 7:30 a.m.

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Closed, Opening 10:00 a.m.

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Chris Nelson, DO

Hip & Knee Surgeon

West Des Moines: 6001 Westown Parkway | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Specializations:

Direct anterior hip replacement
Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
Total and partial knee replacements including Robotic-Assisted Mako partial knee replacement
Same-day total joint replacement
Sports related injury care and management
Arthroscopic knee surgery
Regenerative Medicine – Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), Autologous Protein Solution (APS)
Pediatric fracture care
Worker’s compensation injury

Biography

Urbandale native Dr. Chris Nelson has enjoyed his time as a DMOS Orthopaedic Centers hip and knee surgeon since joining the practice in 2010. Dr. Nelson’s practice focuses on the areas of hip and knee surgeries. He is one of the only orthopedic surgeons in Iowa with fellowship level training in both hip replacement and hip arthroscopy. In addition, Dr. Nelson has a vast knowledge of both complex and simple joint replacements and revision joint replacements.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Nelson enjoys supporting local sporting events, which includes providing sideline orthopedic coverage for the Des Moines Bucs Hockey team and other local organizations. He also enjoys golf, snow sports, and above all spending time with his family.

Credentials

Medical Education

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Des Moines, IA

Orthopaedic Residency

Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital; Garden City, MI

Fellowship Training

Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement – Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis, MO

Associations

Iowa Medical Society
Iowa Orthopaedic Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

Board Certified

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery