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Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.8 (96)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

Dr. Joseph Galles, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Galles an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Galles works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Pella, IA, Johnston, IA and Ankeny, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Ankle Sprains and Strains along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Galles' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Iowa Ortho
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  2. 2
    Iowa Ortho
    500 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  3. 3
    Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.
    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  4. 4
    Iowa Ortho
    710 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
  • Pella Regional Health Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
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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.
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Foot Fracture
Limb Pain
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hammer Toe Repair
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
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
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
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Joseph Galles, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457312837
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthopaedic Specialist Of Charleston
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Sthn Il University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
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    Dr. Galles has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Ankle Sprains and Strains, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Galles on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    96 patients have reviewed Dr. Galles. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Galles.

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