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Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Joseph Galles, MD
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Dr. Joseph Galles, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 57
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Galles, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Joseph Galles, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center. Dr. Galles has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Ankle Sprains and Strains among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Galles received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Galles is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Plantar Fascia Release
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Ortho
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314
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  2. 2 Iowa Ortho
    500 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
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  3. 3 Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.
    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131
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  4. 4 Office
    5900 E University Ave Ste 201, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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  5. 5 Iowa Ortho
    710 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021
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4.8
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Aug 26, 2024
Staff is very nice and helpful. The Dr. made sure that I completely understood my options and how I could prolong surgery and what steps to take.
— Aug 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Sthn Il University
    1994
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Specialist Of Charleston
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Galles, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Galles' profile.

Dr. Galles frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Ankle Sprains and Strains. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Galles, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Galles, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA