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Dr. Peter Dwight Wirtz M.D.

Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

7601 Office Plaza Dr N Suite 115 West Des Moines IA, 50266
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Dr. Peter Wirtz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Wirtz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wirtz tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1965

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 52 years of experience

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7601 Office Plaza Dr N Suite 115 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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