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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 . |
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Physicians |
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Rick Wilkerson, DO
Board Certified |
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American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
Residency |
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Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO |
Education |
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College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY |
Specialties |
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Hip Arthroscopy
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement |
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Philip A. Deffer, MD
Board Certified |
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American Board Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery |
Residency |
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Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO |
Fellowship |
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Hand Surgery-Walter Reed Army Medical Center |
Education |
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Texas Tech Univ, Lubbock, TX-MD
Univ of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE-BS |
Specialties |
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Hand Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgery |
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Jason C. Hough, DO
Board Certified |
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American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Residency |
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Millcreek Hospital, Erie, PA |
Education |
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Des Moines Univ, Des Moines, IA
Univ of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA |
Specialties |
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Sports Medicine
Total Joint Replacement |
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William O. Shaffer, MD
Board Certified |
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American Board Orthopaedic Surgery |
Residency |
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Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA |
Education |
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, Florida
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Specialties |
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Spine Surgery
Cervical Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
General Orthopaedics
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John A. Leupold, MD
Board Certified |
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American Board Orthopaedic Surgery |
Fellowship |
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The Sports Clinic, Laguna Hills, CA
- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine |
Residency |
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Medical University of South Carolina |
Education |
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University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
Iowa State University, Ames, IA |
Specialties |
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Sports Medicine
Total Joint Replacement |
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Josh Hamann, MD
Board Eligible |
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American Board of Orthopedic Surgery |
Fellowship |
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - Sports Medicine
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Residency |
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University of Missouri, Columbia, MO |
Education |
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University of Missouri, Columbia, MO – MD
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA – BS
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Specialties |
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Sports Medicine
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Joint Replacement
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Tim Blankers, DPM
Board Certified |
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The American Board of Podiatric Surgery |
Residency |
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Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency
Mercy Hospital, St. Paul, MN – Podiatric Surgical Residency
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Education |
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Northwestern College,
Orange City, IA - BA
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences,
Des Moines, IA - DPM |
Specialties |
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Podiatry |
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Physician Assistants |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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