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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Scott Shumway, MD
4.7 (52 Ratings)
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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 61
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at New York University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Shumway has experience treating conditions like Lateral Epicondylitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shumway received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shumway is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Steroid Injection
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Steroid Injection
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Steroid Injection
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Ortho
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  2. 2 Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.c.
    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  3. 3 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000
  4. 4 Story County Medical Center
    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA 50201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 382-2111

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shumway
4.7
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (47)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 11, 2024
Dr Shumway is very knowledgeable, personable, efficient and just plain nice. I highly recommend him.
Michael M — Apr 11, 2024
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Specialties*
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York University
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clin
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Shumway, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shumway's profile.

Dr. Shumway frequently treats the following conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Shumway, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Shumway, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA