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Dr. Scott Alan Meyer M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Scott Alan Meyer M.D.

Orthopedist

3/5(44)
450 Laurel St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50314
Rating

3/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

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

Dr. Scott Alan Meyer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 450 Laurel St Suite A

450 Laurel St Suite A -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-247-8400
Fax: 515-248-8888

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Patient Experience with Dr. Meyer


3.0

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Dr. Scott Alan Meyer M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 44 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

Head east on Laurel Street 647 ft
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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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