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Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery
3.7 (30)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

Dr. Michael Gainer, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Mercyone Newton Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gainer an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Gainer works at Iowa Orthopedic Center in Des Moines, IA. 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. Gainer's Office Locations

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    Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c.
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

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    About Dr. Michael Gainer, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1922068303
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
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    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Gainer works at Iowa Orthopedic Center in Des Moines, IA. View the full address on Dr. Gainer’s profile.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Gainer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gainer.

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