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Dr. Teri S. Formanek M.D
Orthopedist
300 W. Hutchings Street Winterset Iowa, 50273About
Teri S. Formanek, MD, works at Capital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Clive, Iowa. He specializes in treating the hand and upper extremities for fractures, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Formanek is a Harvard educated surgeon, trained by some of the finest upper extremity orthopedic surgeons in the world. He continues to teach others at Des Moines University.
Education and Training
University of Northern Iowa B.A. Chemistry 1982
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor, Des Moines University -
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Tennis Elbow
Professional Memberships
- Iowa Medical Society
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Brigham and Women's and Children's Hospital (Hand Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Iowa Medical Society, Polk County Medical Society, Mid Central States Orthopaedic Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Training at Harcard for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- Farming, Hunting, Fishing, Boating
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Dr. Teri S. Formanek M.D's Practice location
Health Trust Physicians Clinic
300 W. Hutchings Street -Winterset, Iowa 50273Get Direction
Adair County Health System
609 SE Kent -Greenfield, Iowa 50849Get Direction
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