Orthopedic Specialists

Sports Medicine Clinics

Walk-in sports clinics available starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday.

 

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Joint Replacement Specialists

Our joint replacement team specializes in the most advanced techniques to help restore your function and mobility as quickly as possible.

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Commitment to Spine Care

Our spine surgeons are dedicated to providing the best nonsurgical or surgical approach to treating your acute and chronic spinal injuries and conditions.

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Top Workplace 2025

We're honored to have once again been named one of Iowa's Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register!

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Pinpoint Your Pain

Orthopedic Specialists has partnered with Understand.com to bring you more comprehensive education about your joint health. Learn about common injuries and procedures our specialized providers offer by clicking on our interactive feature on the left.

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How Can Orthopedic Specialists Help?

Let us know where you feel pain and how we can help.

Hip pain

Knee pain

Spine Pain

Shoulder pain

Ankle pain

Elbow pain

Wrist Pain

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Patient Stories

The whole experience was wonderful!
Paul F.
Iowa Specialty Hospital has an AWESOME joint replacement program!
Michael J.
Dr. Odland really cares and has a wonderful personality.
Jane R.
Thank you to Dr. Odland and his wonderful staff.  I am on the road to recovery!
My knee replacement by Dr. Odland went so smoothly.
Mark B.
My hip surgery (by Dr. Kakade) was a breeze. The care team was awesome.
John O.
I want to praise the hospital and its staff. I broke my hip and had to have surgery. Everyone was amazing. Dr Lee did a great job on my surgery. The nursing staff was awesome....
Ronnie Mann
I am a cattle & grain farmer from Peterson, IA.  After 76 years of hands-on farming, my back told me it was time to retire - not a good answer!! Sleeping in the recliner &...
Allan F.
Not only do I truly love Dr. Odland, but I love his staff. THANK YOU ALL!
Katrina O.
I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you for the excellent care!
Jackie G.
Dr. Li and his staff are #1!
Susan A.
I felt like a person and not another number. Thank you all!
Anonymous
We chose ISH because of previous positive experience with Dr. Li.
Steve K.
Everyone was professional, cordial, and respectful
Rhonda T.
Each person I visited with told how much they love working at Iowa Specialty.
Carol M.
My hip replacement with Dr. Odland and the team was EXCEPTIONAL.
Mark T.
All the staff from nurses to aides to therapy to doctors from the day I walked in were excellent!
Bill G.
My knee replacement was the best ever medical experience I've ever had!
Joni H.
I cannot think of anything that could have been done to provide me with a better experience.
James K.
I truly appreciate Dr. Palit and his office team and surgical team.  Hang onto him tightly...he's a wonderful, compassionate, and very talented surgeon!  I am so grat...
Terie E.
I am so very grateful for everything that Dr. Odland has done for me!
Jane P.
Dr. Palit, Dr. Hensley, and the Clarion hospital and staff are all top-notch!
Helen
Dr. Nelson is the best surgeon I've ever encountered.
Alicia B.
There was nothing that ISH could have done to provide me with a better experience! My total knee replacement was a "Wow" experience.  I was nervous.  The nurses...
Brenda C.
I now know why people are choosing ISH! From the time you walk in the door and until you leave, everyone is very friendly and helpful.  I had a TNR and, of course, was a littl...
Yvonne S.
Everyone at ISH deserves the "Daisy" Award!
Diane J.
All nurses/staff were 100% nice and glad I was there!
Patsy S.
I was impressed with my whole experience with my surgery with ISH.
Dennis C.
I had a total knee replacement surgery recently, and I received a note with all the caregivers' names. These people were excellent in helping me in various ways - I'm thank...
Janine P.
Dr. Odland is absolutely the best!
Jane R.
All of the therapists were great!
Robert O.
My progress wouldn't be possible without you all!
Gus B.
I trust Dr. Li wholeheartedly.
Angela V.
The service I received was top-notch!
Monica M.
I can't think of anything more that you could've done!
Sonja H.
Everything was a "WOW"!!
Nikki H.
Every staff person that crossed my health care path was responsive, supporting, and competent.
Brad K.
Angels - yes there are angels on earth.  I know - I met them at the hospital in Clarion, Iowa.
June J.
Dr. Emile Li and Dr. Andrew Odland are "the best of the best"!
Michele J.
The experience with Iowa Specialty Hospitals has been great. I feel I would not have had this quality of care at other clinics or hospitals. Dr. Odland explained procedures and my...
I knew I made the right decision to have surgery at this facility!  Dr Li is an outstanding doctor who reassured me of his abilities from day one. It’s been a...
Steve N.
Everything that needed to be done for me was accomplished. I received excellent care at your hospital. Everyone who I came into contact with was very professional and supportive. D...
Stephanie .
I will forever seek the services of Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics when necessary and continue to brag to everyone about the care I received.  Thank you to everyone so m...
Ali M.
Listen to Iowa Weight Loss Specialists' bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eibes, experience receiving back surgery from Dr. Lynn Nelson.
I am glad to have met Dr. Nelson and to have had him as my surgeon for my surgery and back issues.
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Please recognize all the great staff and providers at your Belmond facility as they provided the best experience I have had to date!
Matt
This hospital made me feel like they cared.
Ronnie
Dr. Odland did an awesome job.
Will
Thank you to the staff of Iowa Specialty Hospital for giving me my quality of life back.
Rebecca
I can't think of anything that ISH could have done better to provide more of a "Wow" experience.
This was my 3rd surgery at ISH - 2 at Clarion and 1 at Belmond.  Great staff at both!
Will
Everything went off according to plan. I feel I had the "wow" experience.
Mike
Thank you to Dr. Odland and his surgical team for the successful surgery they performed on my knee replacement. I have nothing but admiration for this team and the hospital. Thanks...
Dennis
I continually sing the praises of Dr. Andrew Odland and all the medical staff at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.
Carol Ann
As far as I'm concerned, I had a "Wow" experience for the exceptional care that I was given both times I was at this hospital.
Mary
“I can honestly say this was been the best Hospital experience I have ever had in my life time. The staff didn’t treat me like another patient but like family.&rdq...
Dr. Palit is the best…he is caring, explains everything so that you understand
Angelia
I will recommend your hospital to others. Really glad to know there is a good place for health care in our community.
Eric S.
Dr. Li is the BEST - which you already know.
Sharon T.
The staff was outstanding!  I also want to thank Dr. Nelson as for weeks prior, other health care providers really didn't listen to how much pain I was in.
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The employees in this office give awesome care to their patients.
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I would recommend them again and again and would go to them again. Very happy! Thank for taking care of me!
Kraig B.
Dr. Palit was very personable.
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"I would recommend these orthopedic surgeons."
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Most thoughtful and courteous individual I've ever dealt with.
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I had a chance to interact with quite a few of the staff members during my visit.  They were all very friendly and showed concern for my situation, both the medical and the si...
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Ben Becker was awesome.  He showed a concern due to my x-ray and took the precautions to rule out the worst...
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"I have seen several providers & other staff in this office many times. My rating overall would be excellent..."
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Very good experience overall.  I was glad Doc Li sent me to physical therapy - it helped me very much.  Good job, to all concerned.
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"Very good experience. I had an x-ray of my right knee, and Ben Becker explained the results to me clearly. He has a caring personality."
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"Matt is always very helpful and professional."
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Every visit, I always get the answers that I need and everyone is always courteous and helpful.
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Very good experience. Staff is always very respectful and kind, as is Dr. Palit.
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Dr. Li, and his associate Matt Moritz, are far and above the best in their field.  I highly recommend them to everyone I know.
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Dr. Odland is an excellent physician!  My shoulder surgery went extremely well - shoulder is great!
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"The staff was pleasant & helpful. Had a great nurse. Dr. Li was nice and told me all about my injury..."
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I appreciate all of you.  I have several friends and family who have had treatment with you.
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"I always feel that I get the best care at your office..."
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"They got me in to see a doctor within 2 days..."
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I totally trust Dr. Li. He always spends time with you and answers all questions!
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I was very happy with the visit and the explanation I got about the problem.
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Ben is the best, and I am very happy with how he is determined to get to the bottom of the problem I went to him for.
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