Zachary Ries, MD
Spine Surgeon
Dr. Zachary Ries completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Iowa and went on to the Norton Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky for an Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Fellowship. As a physician at DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, he specializes in the treatment of spinal injuries and disorders including minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal navigation surgery, lumbar discectomy, anterior lumbar, and anterior and posterior cervical spine surgery.
At DMOS, Dr. Ries is excited to help patients return to the activities they enjoy by providing effective and safe techniques tailored to each patient with their individual goals in mind.
Outside of the office, Dr. Ries enjoys spending time with family, golfing, hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and Hawkeye sports.
Locations
- West Des Moines · 6001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Credentials
Medical Education
- University of Iowa
Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
Fellowship Training
- Norton Leatherman Spine Center
Louisville, KY
Board Certified
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Residency
- University of Iowa
Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
Associations
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member, Iowa Medical Society
Expertise
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Spinal navigation surgery
- Lumbar discectomy
- Anterior lumbar
- Anterior and posterior cervical spine surgery
- Myelopathy
- Radiculopathy
- Artificial Disk Replacement
Dr. Ries' Team

Jacy Nunez, PA-C
Jacy's approach to providing care involves helping patients get moving and back to feeling like themselves again.
Doctor Interviews & Insights
Joint Effort: Back and Neck Pain, Common Conditions and Treatment Options: Dr. Zachary Ries
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