Patricia Kallemeier, MD
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon
Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate Dr. Patricia Kallemeier joined DMOS Orthopaedic Centers in 2007 after completing an extensive Hand Surgery Fellowship at Washington University. Her interest and specialty training is in hand, wrist and elbow surgery.
Dr. Kallemeier believes in patient-centered care and works with each patient to determine surgical and non-surgical options. She ensures her patients have all their questions answered and is passionate about helping patients optimize and improve their health.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Kallemeier enjoys reading and traveling.
Location
- West Des Moines · 6001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Credentials
Medical Education
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
Orthopedic Research Internship
- University of Minnesota – MN Medical Research Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Associations
- Member, American Society of Surgery of the Hand
- Member, Iowa Orthopaedic Society
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member, Polk County Medical Society
- Member, Iowa Medical Society
General Surgery Internship
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Orthopedic Residency
- University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship Training
- Hand Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Board Certified
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ)
Expertise
- Post-traumatic reconstruction of the hand
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Trauma
- Soft tissue disorders of the elbow (excluding fractures)
- Elbow tendonitis (tennis elbow)
- Forearm disorders
- Sports injuries
- Bone Infection
- DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Dislocations
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Finger Amputations
- Hand Fractures
- Hand & Thumb Arthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Ligament repair and reconstructions
- Lacerations
- Nerve Repair
- Scaphoid Fracture
- Tendon Repair
- Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
- Work-related Conditions
Dr. Kallemeier's Team

Stephanie Lyons, PA-C
Stephanie truly believes in the mission of helping people get back to living.
Doctor Interviews & Insights
Dr. Kallemeier talks Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dr. Kallemeier talks Injuries in the Hand
Dr. Patricia Kallemeier discusses Carpal Tunnel
Base of the Thumb Arthritis: Patricia Kallemeier, MD
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