
Overview
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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.
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Locations
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 49830
Justin J Raatz, Dpm PLLC
Justin Raatz is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raatz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Raatz is currently accepting new patients.
The Iowa Clinic
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.
The Iowa Clinic
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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Bone Graft.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Groen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Groen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Groen by calling their office at 515-875-9876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Groen a top-rated expert for Hypermobile Joints?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Groen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypermobile Joints, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Groen specialize in?
While Dr. David Groen is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypermobile Joints, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.
Does Dr. David Groen accept my insurance?
Dr. David Groen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9876 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- BunionsDr. Groen isDistinguished. Learn about Bunions.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Groen isDistinguished. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Advanced
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- FibromatosisDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Hammer ToeDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Groen isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Experienced
- Flat FeetDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- GangreneDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.
- Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Groen isExperienced. Learn about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
