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Dr. Jon Gehrke MD

Orthopedic Surgeon - West des Moines, IA

Dr. Jon Gehrke specializes in orthopedic surgery in West des Moines, Iowa. Details of Dr. Gehrke's 29 years experience as an MD, his hospital affiliation and education at University of Missouri are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Gehrke

Dr. Jon Gehrke
6001 Westown Pkwy
West des Moines, IA 50266

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Jon Gehrke identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Hospital Affiliations

A hospital affiliation covers any doctor who has an affiliation, association or admitting privilege with a hospital. A doctor's particular affiliation to a specific hospital can translate to the overall quality of that provider.

Dr. Gehrke is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA

Education

Dr. Gehrke attended medical school at University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and graduated in 1983 having 29 years experience. Additional Orthopedic Surgery training was conducted at University Hospitals and Clinics.

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