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Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 47
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. They currently practice at Iowa Orthopedic Center and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Boone County Hospital and Mercyone Newton Medical Center. Dr. Paulson has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Paulson received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Paulson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Neuroplasty
Broken Arm
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Aug 31, 2020
Just the best. If you're in pain, he addresses it. If you need injections, you get them. He's quick with the needle, and quick with a conversation to distract from the needle. I feel like he really cares about me.
Lynne C. — Aug 31, 2020
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Hand Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paulson's profile.

Dr. Paulson frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Boone County Hospital and Mercyone Newton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Paulson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA