Iowa Specialty Orthopedics

12/29/2025

✨ Meet Matt McBride, PA-C ✨

Matt assists Drs. Li, Palit, Kakade, and Odland in surgical and nonsurgical care, including the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, and knee. A graduate of the University of Iowa’s Physician Assistant Studies program, Matt is certified through the NCCPA and is an active member of both the Iowa Physician Assistant Society and the American Academy of PAs.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys golfing, coaching, and being an involved member of Epiphany Parish.

We’re excited to have him on our team!🙌 https://bit.ly/4qgr4e2

12/29/2025

Due to the recent weather and road closures, we will be closed today, December 29, 2025, across all of our locations.
Thank you for understanding.

12/28/2025

For the safety of our patients and staff, we will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 across all of our locations.

12/23/2025

Don’t let joint pain steal your stride!💪

At Orthopedic Specialists, our experienced surgeons perform complex revision surgeries to replace worn or failed implants, restoring your strength, mobility, and comfort. We’ll carefully evaluate your symptoms, imaging, and medical history to create a personalized plan and determine if revision surgery is right for you.

Take the next step toward pain-free movement today: https://bit.ly/47OqXQq

12/23/2025

We're thankful for our neighbors!

We were grateful for the opportunity to bless the amazing team at Daniel Pharmacy and our neighbors at Iowa Specialty Clinic with fresh Chick-fil-A biscuits this week! ❤️

Thank you for all you do to serve and care for our community—it was truly our pleasure to treat you!🎁

12/22/2025

12/17/2025

Are your feet telling you it’s time to take a break?👣

Don’t ignore that pain, our ISH Dish podcast is here to help! Join Chrysten Dohrmann, ARNP, as she talks about common causes of foot and ankle pain, how to treat issues like plantar fasciitis, and the simple steps you can take to stay active and comfortable all season long.

🎙️ From stretches to shoes, get the inside scoop from one of our podiatry experts! https://bit.ly/3HdMbsD

12/09/2025

Should you hit the treadmill or the weights first?

The best workout order depends on what you want to achieve.
💪 Build strength → Weights first
🏃 Improve endurance → Cardio first
🔥 Fat loss → Weights then cardio

What matters most is staying consistent and moving safely! Learn more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/48HZRd3

12/09/2025

📢 Due to the projected weather for the state of Iowa tonight through tomorrow, many of our clinics will be opening at 10:00am tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th. Those clinics include:

🔹ISH Belmond
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Boone
🔹ISH Clarion
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Clarion
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Clear Lake
🔹ISH Fort Dodge
🔹ISH Garner
🔹ISH Hampton
🔹ISH Rockwell
🔹ISH Webster City
🔹Gabrielson Clinic - Webster City

Our Iowa Specialty Pharmacy will also be opening at 10:00am.

Regarding our Iowa Weight Loss Clinics:
🔹Ames Clinic will be switching all morning appointments to Telehealth. As of now, there will not be any changes for the afternoon appointments in Ames.
🔹Des Moines Clinic will remain open tomorrow.

Check back here for any updates, and please stay safe! ❄️

12/02/2025

Check out our Fort Dodge clinic remodel!🏥✨

A huge thank-you to Woodruff Construction for their outstanding communication, on-time delivery, and creative problem-solving throughout the entire project. Their dedication helped us create a more welcoming and efficient space for our patients and team.

Stop by and see the transformation! We’re proud to keep building better care for our community!💙

12/01/2025

THANK YOU for voting for us in this year's Fort Dodge Messenger Readers' Choice Awards! ✨
We're proud to announce that our Fort Dodge Clinic was voted as a winner in the following categories:
🏆Best Podiatry
🏆Best Place to Work
🏆Best Physician - Dr. Emile Li

⭐️Our Clarion Clinic received a 3rd place award as well!

We appreciate your support, and we're honored to be recognized!
Thank you!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season!
We're thankful for the continued opportunity to care for our patients.
From our Iowa Specialty Orthopedics family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!