Story Medical Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon

NEVADA, IOWA – Gautam Kakade, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon is now serving patients at Story Medical in Nevada.

 Dr. Kakade will offer a variety of procedures at Story Medical to include joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder; trauma and fracture surgery of the hip, wrist, shoulder, and extremities; care for sports medicine injuries in the shoulders, knees, ankles, and ligaments; carpal tunnel surgery; and more.

 A fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in Scotland, Dr. Kakade is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Iowa Orthopaedic Society, American Medical Association, and Indian Orthopaedic Association.

 He is a graduate of Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India and Dundee. Dr. Kakade completed residencies at Wenlock District Hospital, Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore (Orthopedic and Trauma); National Health Service in the United Kingdom (Orthopedic Surgery); and Easton Hospital in Easton, Penn (General Surgery and Internal Medicine). Dr. Kakade also completed a fellowship focused on joint replacement and arthroplasty at the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery, St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville, Ind.

 Dr. Kakade sees patients on a referral basis at Story Medical. Those with conditions they believe can benefit from Dr. Kakade’s expertise should visit with their primary care provider about being referred or call the Story Medical Outpatient Clinic & Surgical Services Department at (515) 382-7738 to learn more.

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About Story Medical
For more than 60 years, Story County Medical Center, Story Medical Clinics and Story Medical Senior Care have been the trusted providers of high-quality, local healthcare services for the residents of Story County. Their modern South Campus creates a healing environment that matches the personalized care and clinical expertise of its medical staff. Visit www.StoryMedical.org for more information.