Iowa Ortho

Orthopaedics • Newton, IA • Since 1954 • 14 locations locations

About

Iowa Orthopaedic Center (Iowa Ortho) is a private medical practice founded in 1954 with 26 specialty physicians across 11 office locations in central Iowa, including Newton. The Newton address is 300 N 4th Avenue E, Suite C, Newton, IA 50208. Contact: 515-247-8400 or 515-248-8888; email iowaortho@iowaortho.com.

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Clinic Type

Orthopaedics

Address

450 Laurel St., Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50314-3045, US

Phone

+1-515-247-8400

Email

iowaortho@iowaortho.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.iowaortho.com/

Emergency Care

Orthopedic urgent care available

Services Offered

Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Orthopedic Urgent Care
Medical Imaging
Work Comp
Spine
Hip
Shoulder
Knee
Elbow
Foot and Ankle
Hand Therapy
Rehabilitation
Sports Injury Treatment
Fracture Care
Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy
Conservative Management

Technology & Equipment

Medical imaging
Physical therapy equipment
Orthopedic surgical technology

Team

Iowa Ortho Providers, 22 specialty physicians — Specialty Physicians and Providers

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (Iowa Ortho Urgent Injury Clinic): 4.8/5.0 (201 reviews)
Vitals (Iowa Orthopedic Center): 3.5/5.0 ((General Practice rating))

Patients praise

High regard for surgical expertise and medical outcomes
Patients feel physicians are thorough, professional, and knowledgeable
Positive experiences with compassionate bedside manner from specific surgeons
Efficient care reported by some patients in urgent injury settings

Common complaints

Difficulty getting through to staff via phone for scheduling appointments
Frustration with administrative communication and follow-up processes
Reports of feeling unheard or dismissed by some providers
Occasional instances of patients being turned away from care

"Patients appreciate Dr. Mark Richard Matthes for his thoroughness, professionalism, and excellent surgical skills... However, some patients reported negative experiences related to communication and follow-up from the office staff, particularly regarding scheduling and receiving timely information."

— Vitals - Dr. Mark R. Matthes

"They took great care of me! I would highly recommend Iowa Ortho!"

— Birdeye - Iowa Ortho Urgent Injury Clinic

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].