Orthopaedic Trauma Specialists in Iowa
5 verified specialists treating orthopaedic trauma are listed for Iowa. Coverage is strongest around Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Common hospital affiliations include University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, St Lukes Hospital, and CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs.


Brendan Patterson, MD
Orthopaedics
Iowa City, IA15+ years128+ pubs
Joint ReplacementPediatric OrthopaedicsHand & Upper Extremity


Nicolas Noiseux, MD
Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Orthopaedics
Iowa City, IA20+ years220+ pubs
Orthopaedic TraumaJoint Replacement


James Pape, MD
Orthopaedics
Cedar Rapids, IA30+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma


Matthew Karam, M.D.
Vice Chair for Education, Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Director
Orthopaedics
Iowa City, IA20+ years100+ pubs
Orthopaedic Trauma


James Nepola, MD
Professor, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Orthopaedics
Iowa City, IA30+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of orthopaedic trauma specialists in Iowa built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Orthopaedic Trauma as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Iowa. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a orthopaedic trauma specialist in Iowa?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to orthopaedic trauma. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these orthopaedic trauma specialists accepting new patients in Iowa?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Orthopaedic Trauma?
Orthopaedic Trauma is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches orthopaedic trauma care.