Dr. Scott Alan Meyer M.D.
Orthopedist
450 Laurel St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Scott Meyer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Meyer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Meyer tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1986
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Fellowships
- (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)), UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, IOWA CITY, IA 1991
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