Dr. Teri S. Formanek M.D, Hand Surgeon
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Dr. Teri S. Formanek M.D

Orthopedist

4/5(14)
300 W. Hutchings Street Winterset Iowa, 50273
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4/5

About

Teri S. Formanek, MD, works at Capital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Clive, Iowa.  He specializes in treating the hand and upper extremities for fractures, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Formanek is a Harvard educated surgeon, trained by some of the finest upper extremity orthopedic surgeons in the world.  He continues to teach others at Des Moines University. 

Education and Training

University of Northern Iowa B.A. Chemistry 1982

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1986

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hand and Upper Extremity SurgeryGeneral Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor, Des Moines University -

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Pain
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Tennis Elbow

Professional Memberships

  • Iowa Medical Society  
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand  
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

Fellowships

  • Brigham and Women's and Children's Hospital (Hand Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Iowa Medical Society, Polk County Medical Society, Mid Central States Orthopaedic Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Training at Harcard for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Hobbies / Sports

  • Farming, Hunting, Fishing, Boating

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Hand Surgery

Dr. Teri S. Formanek M.D's Practice location

Health Trust Physicians Clinic

300 W. Hutchings Street -
Winterset, Iowa 50273
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New patients: 515-462-2950,512, 515-462-2373
https://www.madisonhealth.com/services/orthopedics-clinic-surgery/

Adair County Health System

609 SE Kent -
Greenfield, Iowa 50849
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New patients: 641-743-6189
https://www.adaircountyhealthsystem.org/surgery.html

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Patient Experience with Dr. Formanek


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