Meet the Surgeons

Christian Ledet
David A. Vittetoe, M.D.
Hip & Knee Surgery

Dr. Vittetoe's practice focuses on reconstructive surgery of the adult hip and knee. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and subsequently returned to practice in Iowa, where he was raised. In addition to primary hip and knee replacement, he has considerable experience in complex joint replacement and revision arthroplasty. His interests also include sports-related injuries of the hip and knee and arthroscopy.

Joined DMOS in 2001



Hometown: Ottumwa, IA
Undergraduate Education: Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 1991
Medical School: University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 1995
Orthopaedic Residency: Summa Health System, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akron, Ohio 1995 - 2000
Fellowship Training: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction 2000 - 2001

Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Iowa Orthopaedic Society
  • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association

Locations where procedures are performed

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Methodist West
  • Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center

Satellite Office

  • DMOS- West

Primary Office Location - DMOS East, Dr Vittetoe is also available at DMOS West