Taylor Den Hartog, MD

Hip & Knee Surgeon

Des Moines: 1301 Penn Ave., Suite 213 | Des Moines, Iowa 50316

Norwalk: 1200 Turnberry Road | Norwalk, Iowa 50211

Specializations:

Total Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Complex Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty
Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement

Biography

Taylor Den Hartog, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, Dr. Den Hartog earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2020. Following medical school, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2025 and further advanced his training through a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Hip & Knee Replacement with Total Joint Specialists of Atlanta in Cumming, Georgia.

Dr. Den Hartog is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy through advanced hip and knee replacement care. He values building strong relationships with his patients and takes pride in developing individualized treatment plans that help people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Outside of his profession, Dr. Den Hartog enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He also enjoys golfing, being outdoors, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. He and his family are excited to be back in Iowa and closer to family.

Credentials

Medical Education

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine; Vermillion, SD

Orthopedic Residency

University of Iowa Dept. of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Iowa City, IA

Fellowship Training

Total Joint Specialists of Atlanta; Cumming, GA

Associations

Member; American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Member; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Board Eligible

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery