The 20 Best Bunions Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Bunions Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Bunions near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    David Groen
    Distinguished in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 160, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Groen, DPM has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Dr. Groen was injured running track at Iowa State University and sent to a Foot & Ankle Specialist, which sparked his interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery and the rest is history. The ability to change lives by allowing his patients to get more active or back to their previous levels of activity is what he loves about his practice. Being an athlete, Dr. Groen has a special interest in treating athletes and athletic injuries. Dr. Groen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Collin E. Pehde DPM PLLC

    500 E Court Ave Ste 314, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Raatz is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raatz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Collin E. Pehde DPM PLLC

    500 E Court Ave Ste 314, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Millonig is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Millonig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mica Murdoch is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Murdoch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Bunions.

    Distinguished in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 160, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Barp, DPM has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic for over 15 years. Initially, he was attracted to the multispecialty clinic aspect of The Iowa Clinic that offered both a built-in referral source and sense of collegiality. Currently, Dr. Barp serves on the Board of Directors — one of the many committees he has had the opportunity to serve on throughout his time at The Iowa Clinic. Dr. Barp loves getting people back to an active, healthy lifestyle both surgically and non-surgically. He finds a particular interest in Total Ankle Replacement, hindfoot surgery, and trauma. Dr. Barp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Justin J Raatz, Dpm PLLC

    500 E Court Ave, 314 East Village Foot And, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexxis Cary is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Cary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Iowa Ortho

    450 Laurel St # Aa, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Kessler is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Freiberg's Disease, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Albrecht Foot And Ankle PC

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 115, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Bratkiewicz is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bratkiewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Mcclain is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Corns and Calluses, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monique Rodriguez is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.

    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center

    3200 Grand Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly John is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center

    3200 Grand Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collin Pehde is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Pehde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, and Bunions.

    Advanced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Office

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Evans is a Podiatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 160, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Eric Temple was drawn to The Iowa Clinic due to its fantastic reputation as well as the ability to work with all specialties under one roof. He believes that working hand-in-hand with the other specialists provides better and quicker care for patients. Dr. Temple chose Podiatry and Foot & Ankle Surgery because he enjoys when patients get back on their feet and are able to participate in activities they enjoy after having a bad trauma or disabling foot and ankle condition. He considers seeing his patients return to pain-free feet the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Temple is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Bunions
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 160, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Reese, DPM, is from Johnston, IA and is excited to work for The Iowa Clinic and provide high quality care in the area he grew up. He was interested in The Iowa Clinic due to its great reputation as well as the access to many specialties in one location. While Dr. Reese was working as a paramedic, he discovered he wanted a specialty with better patient follow up. After shadowing multiple specialties, Podiatry (specifically Foot and Ankle Surgery) was the best fit for him. He enjoys seeing patients return to their normal activities after an injury and considers that the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Reese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Freiberg's Disease, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Advanced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.

    710 E 1st St, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Trout is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Trout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

    Distinguished in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot And Ankle Center Of Iowa LLC

    3720 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 103, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mindi Feilmeier is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Feilmeier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Surgery

    Office

    12499 University Ave Ste 210, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Frerichs is a Podiatric Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Frerichs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Hammer Toe.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Surgery

    William R. Boulden MD PC

    12499 University Ave Ste 210, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lee is a Podiatric Surgeon in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Bunions
    Podiatric Medicine

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    6001 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Grundberg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grundberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bunions?

    A bunion forms when your big toe points outward toward your second toe. This causes a bump to appear on the inside edge of your toe.

    When should I see a Bunions doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bunions doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Bunions doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bunions doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bunions doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bunions doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bunions doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bunions doctor near Des Moines, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bunions doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bunions doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bunions doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bunions doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bunions doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bunions doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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