Zachary Ries M.D.
Orthopedist
6001 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Zachary Ries is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Ries specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ries 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.
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