Christopher James Rierson DO
Orthopedist
2008 NW Ashton Ln Unit 6 Ankeny IA, 50023About
Dr. Christopher Rierson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Rierson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rierson 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.
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