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Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: benign tumor, soft tissue sarcoma surgery, soft tissue tumor, and more.

1121 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 180
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 832-9400

Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD is an orthopedist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD is affiliated with Iowa Ortho, MAYO CLINIC - FLORIDA and ABILITY HEALTH SERVICES AND REHABILITATION LP.

Office Locations

Address:

1121 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 180
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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1601 N.w. 114th Street Suite 353
Clive, IA 50325

Address:

2350 Hospital Drive
Webster City, IA 50595

Address:

450 Laurel Street Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50314

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5300 Nw 86th Street Suite 500
Johnston, IA 50131

Address:

5900 E. University Avenue Suite 201
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Some issues Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

aspiration	25
injections	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	20
injections	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	231
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
reconstructive surgery	26

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

aspiration	17
doctor visit	559
injections	17
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	116
reconstructive surgery	116

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	20
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

aspiration	69
doctor visit	488
injections	69
joint surgery	109
lower extremity surgery	109
reconstructive surgery	109

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	43
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

aspiration	62
doctor visit	440
injections	62
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	86
reconstructive surgery	86

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	37
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

aspiration	170
doctor visit	1241
hospital care	21
injections	170
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	213
lower extremity surgery	213
reconstructive surgery	213

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD treated as an orthopedist in West Des Moines, IA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	594
hospital care	21
injections	60
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	110
reconstructive surgery	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	138
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	51
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Iowa Ortho

MAYO CLINIC - FLORIDA

ABILITY HEALTH SERVICES AND REHABILITATION LP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,594 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $799	MAKOplasty $701	Mako $456	HIPS $190	Tritanium $148	Other $300
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,214 Signature Glenoid Guides $909	Avenir $107	ROSA-Knee $58	Persona $50	Comprehensive Anatomic $46	Other $44
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,073 Knee $921	ACTIS $116	ATTUNE $37
Onkos Surgical, Inc.	$206 ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM $141	$65
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$67 Trauma $67
Other	$80 Equinoxe $58	OPRA Implant System $21