Dr. Christopher Kim is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon. He decided to join The Iowa Clinic after meeting the kind and dedicated physicians and staff, and wished to share in the positive culture and mission of the clinic. He recognized that The Iowa Clinic was a place where he could provide the best possible care to his patients. Throughout... Read More about Christopher Kim, MD

Based on our own experience, we know back and neck pain patients are often presented with fragmented and ineffective approaches to treatment. Unfortunately, this can result in patients going from one doctor to another with a lack of coordination. We want to streamline care and that’s why we developed The Iowa Clinic Spine Center. We believe our model of care... Read More about The Iowa Clinic Back & Spine - West Des Moines Campus

Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is composed of Iowa’s most trusted and experienced orthopaedic specialists. Treating patients from across the state of Iowa, our physicians provide exceptional medical care for patients frustrated by musculoskeletal pain. Our services range from on-site physical therapy to complex joint replacements.

Danielle Petersen, PA-C joined The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedics department in 2025 after being drawn to its provider-owned, multidisciplinary structure that supports a patient-centered approach to care. She chose orthopaedic surgery after experiencing two ACL tears as an athlete, giving her a unique understanding of the challenges patients face during surgery and rehabilitation. For Danielle, the most rewarding part of her... Read More about Danielle Petersen, PA-C

Shawna Swain, PA-C, joined The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedics department with over a decade of experience as a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopaedics and neurorehabilitation patient care. Drawn to The Iowa Clinic’s provider-owned, multidisciplinary model, Shawna values its collaborative approach to patient care. She is passionate about helping patients overcome musculoskeletal injuries to improve their quality of life, educating them about... Read More about Shawna Swain, PA-C

Experience the power of physical therapy with Select Physical Therapy. Our physical therapy team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back... Read More about Select Physical Therapy - Waukee

The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedics Department specializes in all areas of orthopaedics, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, shoulder and knee injuries and trauma surgery. Patients can be seen in two of our clinic locations: West Des Moines and Ankeny. The goal of the Orthopaedic Surgeons is to provide relief to those seeking comprehensive orthopaedic care and sports medicine. If the... Read More about The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedic Department - West Des Moines Campus

Experience the power of physical therapy with Select Physical Therapy. Our physical therapy team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back... Read More about Select Physical Therapy - West Des Moines