Dr. Clark maintains a busy orthopedic practice focused on enabling patients to overcome their physical challenges—whether they are related to injury or the aging process. In private practice since 2000, Dr. Clark has been at the forefront of adopting hip and knee arthroplasty innovations. With a special interest in advanced surgical outcome metrics and rapid recovery protocols, Dr. Clark has become a leader in the UnityPoint Health system in length-of-stay, typically discharging his joint patients either same-day or next-day following surgery.
LEARN MOREDr. Clark’s recent lecture, “Evolutions in Best Practice Surrounding Injuries of the Knee” at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Clinic was well-received.
UNI strength coach Jed Smith had this to say:
“I was very impressed as well as enlightened with Dr. Clark’s presentation on the evolution of the anterior cruciate ligament surgical reconstruction. Dr. Clark painted the most thorough and clear timeline on how and why we are at the procedures we use currently in sports medicine. He distinguished between methods and combination of techniques that constitute best practice when dealing with patients who will place high stress demands on the reconstructed...
In May 2017, Wartburg College’s Taylor Gilson, 2017 IIAC Pitcher of the Year, pitched a complete-game shutout to clinch the Iowa Conference championship for the Knights, but broke his collarbone in the post-game celebration....