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Dr. Kary Schulte, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.1 (46)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kary Schulte, MD

Dr. Kary Schulte, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Guthrie County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Schulte an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Schulte works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA with other offices in Exeter, NH. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain 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. Schulte's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 224-1414
    Monday
    07:45 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 343-1000
  3. 3
    Exeter Hospital
    5 Alumni Dr, Exeter, NH 03833 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 778-7311
  4. 4
    Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center
    1600 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 224-5232

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital
  • Guthrie County Hospital
  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

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Shoulder Replacement
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Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement

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.
Shoulder Replacement
Joint Pain
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Pointer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision
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Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477516094
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pittsburgh
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Notre Dame
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Schulte has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Schulte. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schulte.

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