Appointments: (515) 247-8400

Orthopedic surgeon

Benjamin R. Beecher, M.D.

Locations: Des Moines (Downtown), Ankeny, Pella, Perry, Pleasant Hill, West Des Moines

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About
Dr. Beecher

Dr. Benjamin Beecher is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, specializing in hip and knee replacements as well as adult orthopedic reconstructive knee surgery. He is originally from Dubuque, Iowa, and has been practicing since 2012.

While at the University of Iowa, Dr. Beecher won the Iowa Orthopedic Society Medical Student Research Award for Musculoskeletal Research and the Michael Bonfiglio Award for Student Research in Orthopedic Surgery. He has been published in several medical research journals and presented for local, national, and international medical and scientific societies.

In his free time, Dr. Beecher enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.

Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital – Adult Reconstruction; Boston, MA

Residency
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Cleveland, OH

Internship
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Cleveland, OH

Medical Degree
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City, IA

Undergrad
The University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA

MercyOne Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Pella Regional Medical Center, Pella, Iowa

Dallas County Hospital, Perry, IA

River Hills Surgery Center, Grimes, IA

The Iowa Orthopedic Society Medical Student
Research Award for Musculoskeletal Research, 2004

The Michael Bonfiglio Award for Student Research
In Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Iowa, 2006

Zhang, H.J.; Doctrow, S.R.; Xu, L.; Oberley, L.W.; Beecher, B; Morrison, J.; Oberley, T.D.; Kregel, K.C.: Redox modulation of the liver with chronic antioxidant enzyme mimetic treatment prevents age-related oxidative damage associated with environmental stress. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, Vol. 18 (13), pp. 1547-9, 2004

Allen, L.A..; Beecher, B.R.; Lynch, J.T.; Rohner, O.V.; Wittine, L.M.: Helicobacter pylori disrupts NADPH oxidase targeting in human neutrophils to induce extracellular superoxide release. Journal of Immunology, Vol. 174 (6), p. 3658-67, 2005

Beecher, B.R.; Martin, J.A.; Pedersen, D.R.; Heiner, A.D.; Buckwalter, J.A.: Antioxidants block cyclic loading induced chondrocyte death. The Iowa Orthopedic Journal, Vol. 27, pp. 1-8, 2007

Beecher, B; Glassner, P; Malchau, H; Kwon, YM: A concise minimum eight year follow-up of proximal porous-coated tapered titanium femoral stem in primary total hip arthroplasty. International Orthopaedics; Vol. 36 (8), p. 1561-1565, 2012

Choi, HR; Beecher, B; Bedair, H: Mortality after septic versus aseptic revision total hip arthroplasty: a matched-cohort study. Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol. 28 (8 Suppl), 56-58, 2013

Beecher, B; Huddleston, J; Rowell, S; Goodman, S; Malchau, H; Kwon, YM; Muratoglu, OK: Material Properties of a Highly Anteverted Vitamin E-Stabilized Polyethylene Liner After Sixteen Months In Vivo: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, Vol. 4 (3), 2014

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First Visit Guide

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Preparing for Surgery

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Post-Op Instructions

Dr. Beecher's post-operative care instructions.

Learn more about outpatient joint replacement with Dr. Beecher

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FAQs

Simply call us at (515) 247-8400 during our working hours or you can request an appointment online using this form.

No, no referral is required to see Dr. Beecher.

For your initial consultation you will need to bring a referral letter from your physician if required. Here is a checklist for your initial consultation:
– Driver’s License or a valid ID
– Insurance information
– Reports, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc. and any other relevant information
– List of medications (if any)

We encourage you to come to your initial consultation with a written list of questions to ensure you don’t forget to ask them when you visit the doctor.

Your medical file is handled with the utmost respect for your privacy. Our staff is bound by strict confidentiality requirements as a condition of employment regarding your medical records. We will not release the contents of your medical file without your consent.

The post-operative recovery period varies based on the surgery. Generally, it is recommended patients take two weeks off work to recover from any surgery and to resume light duty following resumption of work. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow for a successful recovery.

Depending on your specific surgery/procedure, Dr. Beecher will provide specific driving guidelines.

Your doctor will instruct you about post-treatment exercises – the type and the duration to be followed. You may be referred to a physical therapist to help with strengthening and range of motion exercises following surgery.

There will be a point of contact 24 hours a day for any concerns you may have. You will be provided with contact details following your treatment.

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