Dr. Peter Dwight Wirtz M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
7601 Office Plaza Dr N Suite 115 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Peter Wirtz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Wirtz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wirtz 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 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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