Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons

What's New

August 1, 2010

We Welcome Three New Surgeons to Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.

Please help us welcome:

John Gaffey, M.D. Hand, Elbow and Microvascular Surgery	Teresa Ferguson, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedics	Chris Nelson, D.O. Hip and Knee Surgery
Location: DMOS – East	Location: Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic	Location: DMOS – Carroll
Dr. John Gaffey is available to see patients at DMOS-East at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 213 in Des Moines.	Dr. Ferguson is available to see patients at DMOS-Blank at 1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 300 in Des Moines.	Dr. Nelson is available to see patients at DMOS-Carrollat 311 S Clark Street, Suite 285 in Carroll, Iowa.
Call 515-299-6360 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gaffey.	Call 515-241-8900 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ferguson.	Call 712-792-2093 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nelson.
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Hometown Pocahontas, Iowa	Hometown Santa Ana, California	Hometown Urbandale, IA
Undergraduate Education University of Iowa, B.S., 2000	Undergraduate Education San Diego State University, BS, 1998	Undergraduate Education University of Iowa, BS, 1999, Iowa City, IA
Medical Education University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, M.D., 2004, Iowa City, IA	Medical Education University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, M.D., 2004, Sacramento, CA	Medical Education Des Moines University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., 2004, Des Moines, IA
Orthopaedic Residency Loyola University Medical Center, 2004 – 2009, Maywood, IL	Orthopaedic Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2004-2009, Iowa City, IA	Orthopaedic Residency Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital, 2004-2009
Fellowship Training University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Hand Surgery, 2009-2010	Fellowship Training University of California, Davis/Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009-2010, Sacramento, CA	Fellowship Training Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement), 2009-2010, St. Louis, MO
Professional Memberships American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Eligible American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member	Professional Memberships Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery	Professional Memberships American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Eligible
Special Interests Dr. Gaffey’s special interests include post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremity, treatment of arthritic conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow, compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity (including carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel), and microvascular surgery. Dr. Gaffey also has interest in sports injuries and congenital hand surgery. Full bio	Special Interests Dr. Ferguson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic issues that affect children and teens. Conditions that Dr. Ferguson will treat include but are not limited to: developmental hip dysplasia, foot deformities including clubfoot, hip disorders, limb deformities, neuromuscular disorders, congenital abnormalities, acute fractures and musculoskeletal infections. Full bio	Special Interests Dr. Nelson’s practice focuses on reconstructive surgery of the adult hip and knee. In addition to primary hip and knee replacement, he has interest in complex joint replacement, revision arthroplasty, and hip resurfacing. Dr. Nelson has also received fellowship training in various joint preservation procedures for adolescents, young adults, and adults. These include hip arthroscopy, surgical dislocations of the hip, and pelvic and femoral osteotomies. Dr. Nelson also has interest in sports related injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal trauma. Full bio

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