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Kary R. Schulte, M.D.
Kary R. Schulte, M.D.
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder
& Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Schulte's practice emphasizes the care of knee and shoulder injuries. He has written numerous national and regional scientific publications and made numerous presentations concerning sports medicine, and knee and shoulder surgery.

Joined DMOS in 1995

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Hometown:  Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Undergraduate Education
University of Notre Dame; B.S., 1985
Medical SchoolUniversity of Iowa; M.D., 1989,  Iowa City, Iowa
Orthopaedic Residency:  University of Iowa, 1989 - 1994, Iowa City, Iowa 
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, 1993-1994, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Professional Memberships 

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons 

  • Member, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons 

  • Iowa Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations 

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center

  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital

  • Mercy Hospital Medical Center (courtesy staff)

Primary Office Location - DMOS West


Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons

DMOS West
6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: 515-224-1414
Fax: 515-224-5140 
Toll Free: 800-245-6129
DMOS East
1301 Penn Ave., Suite 213
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Tel: 515-263-9696
Fax: 515-263-0233
Toll Free: 800-688-3980
DMOS Carroll
311 S Clark Street, Suite 285
Carroll, IA 51401
Tel: 712-792-2093, 
Fax: 712-792-2096
Toll Free: 877-284-1428

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