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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
4.7 (52)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Shumway, completed a residency at New York University. Patients rated Dr. Shumway an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Shumway works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Johnston, IA, West Des Moines, IA and Nevada, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Lateral Epicondylitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand 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. Shumway's 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 Orthopaedic Center P.c.
    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  3. 3
    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000
  4. 4
    Story County Medical Center
    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA 50201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 382-2111

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Steroid Injection
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Replacement
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    About Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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    • 36 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1821058637
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clin
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • New York University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
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    Dr. Shumway has seen patients for Lateral Epicondylitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shumway on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Shumway. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shumway.

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