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At Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons, we have the most experienced orthopaedic surgeons in Northwest Iowa, working with the area's most advanced technology. Currently, we have five resident physicians and a physician assistant working in conjunction with our visiting physicians to provide the best possible care. To schedule an appointment or for more information please contact us or refer to Frequently Asked Questions .
 
Physicians
 
Rick Wilkerson, DO
Board Certified
  American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Residency
 

Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO

Education
 

College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Specialties
 

Hip Arthroscopy
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement

 
   
Philip A. Deffer, MD
Board Certified
 
American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery
Residency
 

Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO

Fellowship
 
Hand Surgery-Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Education
 

Texas Tech Univ, Lubbock, TX-MD
Univ of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE-BS

Specialties
 

Hand Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgery

 
   
Jason C. Hough, DO
Board Certified
 
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Residency
 

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Millcreek Hospital, Erie, PA

Education
 

Des Moines Univ, Des Moines, IA
Univ of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Specialties
 

Sports Medicine
Total Joint Replacement

 
   
William O. Shaffer, MD
Board Certified
  American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
 

Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA

Education
 

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, Florida

Specialties
 

Spine Surgery
Cervical Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
General Orthopaedics

 
   
John A. Leupold, MD
Board Certified
  American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
 

The Sports Clinic, Laguna Hills, CA
- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Residency
 

Medical University of South Carolina

Education
 

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Specialties
 

Sports Medicine
Total Joint Replacement

 
     
Josh Hamann, MD
Board Eligible
  American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - Sports Medicine

Residency
 

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Education
 

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO – MD
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA – BS

Specialties
 

Sports Medicine
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Joint Replacement

 
     
Tim Blankers, DPM
Board Certified
  The American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Residency
 

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency
Mercy Hospital, St. Paul, MN – Podiatric Surgical Residency

Education
 

Northwestern College,
Orange City, IA - BA
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences,
Des Moines, IA - DPM

Specialties
 

Podiatry

 
     
Physician Assistants
 

Jody Vulk, PA-C

Jody earned her undergraduate B.A from the University of Northern Iowa in 2000 and her Physician Assistant degree from Des Moines University in 2003. She joined NWIA Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons in 2010.

 
Jennifer Krieg
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Noelle Bennett, PA-C

Noelle earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Iowa State University in 2007 and her Physician Assistant degree from Union College, in Lincoln, NE in 2011. Noelle joined NWIA Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons in July, 2011.

 
Jennifer Krieg
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Jennifer Krieg, PA-C

Jennifer earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Iowa State University in 2003 and her Physician Assistant degree from Roseland Franklin University in Chicago, IL in 2006. Jennifer joined NWIA Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons in September, 2011.

 
Jennifer Krieg
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