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Dr. Christopher Kim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Kim, MD

Dr. Christopher Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kim an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kim works at The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, West Des Moines, IA in West Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kim's Office Locations

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    Orthopaedics West Lakes
    5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 875-9908

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1013303411
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Christopher Kim, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kim is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kim works at The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, West Des Moines, IA in West Des Moines, IA. View the full address on Dr. Kim’s profile.

    Dr. Kim has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kim on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Kim. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kim.

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