Foot & Ankle Specialists & Podiatry Services in Des Moines

Your feet and ankles play a vital role in your daily life, providing support, mobility, balance, and stability. When pain or injury affects these areas, even simple movements can become challenging. Our foot and ankle specialists and podiatrists work together to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for patients of all ages and activity levels in Des Moines.

Focused on providing comprehensive care, our team includes both podiatrists and fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, ensuring you receive the most appropriate treatment for your specific condition. From sports injuries and fractures to chronic pain and diabetic foot concerns, we combine advanced expertise with personalized care to help you move comfortably, confidently, and without limitations.

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A foot and ankle orthopedic specialist is a physician trained in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the foot and ankle. They may have backgrounds in orthopedic surgery or podiatry with advanced training in foot and ankle care. Iowa Ortho’s orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon is Dr. Joseph Galles, and podiatrists are Dr. Bryan Trout and Dr. Blake Hale.

Both treat foot and ankle conditions, but their training differs. Podiatrists attend podiatric medical school and specialize solely in the foot and ankle. Orthopedic surgeons attend medical school and complete a residency in orthopedic surgery, followed by a foot and ankle subspecialty.

You should see a specialist if you have persistent foot or ankle pain, difficulty walking, swelling, deformities, or injuries that don’t improve with rest or basic care.

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