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

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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152 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    450 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Beecher is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Beecher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Digman is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Digman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Alan Mcdaniel
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Mcdaniel is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Vittetoe is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Vittetoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Sreedhar Somisetty is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Somisetty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chandrasekaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Michael Blaess
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Holistic Medicine

    Mercyone East Village Clinics

    1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    450 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Aviles is a Sports Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Aviles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    450 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Paulson is a Hand Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

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

    Scott Meyer is a Sports Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Frozen Shoulder.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

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

    Joseph Galles is a Podiatric Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Galles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    General Surgery

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

    450 Laurel St Ste A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamaldeen Aderibigbe is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Aderibigbe has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

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

    Timothy Kenney is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kenney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Lin is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Smidt is an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Carlos Alarcon
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Polk County

    1907 Carpenter Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Alarcon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Alarcon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Physician Assistant | Orthopedics

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Troy Bunch is a Physician Assistant and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Bunch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Bunch is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Callahan
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4326 Hickman Rd Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Dennis Zachary
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Timothy Mccoy
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Des Moines, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis 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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