8. DMOS / Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons, Des Moines, Iowa

What 8. DMOS / Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons, Des Moines, Iowa does

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers is a private, physician-owned orthopedic practice headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1955. The practice is the first sub-specialty orthopedic group in Central Iowa, employing 30 orthopedic specialists and a combined 73 doctors, mid-level providers, and therapists across a staff of 251-500. It delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care organized by body-area specialty (knee, hip, shoulder, spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle) through twelve core service lines: urgent injury walk-in clinics, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, sports medicine, MRI and X-ray imaging, interventional physiatry, orthobiologics, sports performance training and rehabilitation, orthopedic trauma care, durable medical equipment, workers' compensation services, and the Virtual DMOS telemedicine platform.

The practice operates five physical locations across the Des Moines metro (West Des Moines, Des Moines, Ankeny with two sites including the Engineered Performance training facility, and Urbandale) and a digital care channel via Virtual DMOS, which provides on-demand text and video consultations. Supporting technology integrations include Luma Health for appointment scheduling, HatchCare powering the telehealth platform, and a MyHealthRecord patient portal. The practice holds AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) accreditation.

DMOS generates revenue from patient care services, including orthopedic consultations, surgical procedures, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, and related services billed through insurance and patient payments. Its go-to-market relies on scheduled appointments, walk-in urgent injury clinics, a telemedicine channel, and community partnerships: the practice serves as the official injury treatment provider for 17+ Central Iowa sports organizations, including Drake University, the Iowa Wolves (NBA G League), the Iowa Cubs (MiLB), and multiple area high schools. The practice is privately held by its physician partners with no disclosed external institutional investment, private equity backing, or public listing.

Name

8. DMOS / Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons, Des Moines, Iowa

Legal name

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

Website

https://dmos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers is a physician-owned orthopedic practice in Central Iowa, founded in 1955, employing 30 specialists and 73 total providers across five locations. It delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including surgery, physical therapy, urgent injury clinics, imaging, and telehealth, to individual patients and 17+ local sports organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI), Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAO)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgery services
• Sports medicine care
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Urgent injury clinics
• Musculoskeletal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

West Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from orthopedic consultations, surgical procedures, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, and related medical services billed through insurance and patient payments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers provides comprehensive orthopedic healthcare services in Central Iowa, including urgent injury walk-in care, outpatient surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging (MRI/X-Ray), interventional physiatry, orthobiologics, and orthopedic trauma care. The practice operates across multiple clinic locations in West Des Moines, Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale, and offers Virtual DMOS telehealth for on-demand virtual consultations.

Product overview

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care through a unified service model. The organization offers 12 core clinical services including Urgent Injury Clinics, Physical Therapy, Outpatient Surgery, Sports Medicine, MRI Imaging & X-Ray, Interventional Physiatry, Orthobiologics, Sports Performance Training & Rehab, Orthopedic Trauma Care, Durable Medical Equipment, Workers' Compensation, and Virtual DMOS telehealth. These services are organized by body area specialties (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Spine, Hand & Upper Extremity, Foot & Ankle) and delivered across multiple locations in Central Iowa. The practice also provides patient access through an online patient portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual DMOS: On-demand virtual pathway to orthopedic care allowing patients to speak with orthopedic experts via text or video consultations.
• Engineered Performance By DMOS

Products and services

• Urgent Injury Clinics Walk-in orthopedic injury clinics located in Ankeny, Urbandale, and West Des Moines providing immediate treatment for sudden orthopedic injuries without appointment, typically with lower copays and wait times than a hospital ER.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services to restore movement and function following injury, surgery, or musculoskeletal conditions, provided by physical therapists within the DMOS practice.
• Outpatient Surgery Surgical procedures performed without overnight hospital stay at DMOS outpatient surgery facilities for orthopedic conditions.
• Sports Medicine Specialized care for athletic injuries, performance optimization, and injury prevention for athletes of all levels.
• MRI Imaging & X-Ray Diagnostic imaging services including MRI and X-ray for accurate diagnosis of orthopedic conditions.
• Interventional Physiatry Non-surgical treatments for pain management and functional restoration using minimally invasive procedures.
• Orthobiologics Regenerative medicine treatments using biological substances to promote healing of musculoskeletal tissues.
• Sports Performance Training & Rehab Specialized training and rehabilitation programs to enhance athletic performance and recovery, offered through the Engineered Performance By DMOS facility in Ankeny.
• Orthopedic Trauma Care Emergency and specialized care for severe musculoskeletal injuries and fractures.
• Durable Medical Equipment Medical equipment and devices including braces, splints, and mobility aids for orthopedic patient care.
• Workers' Compensation Specialized orthopedic care and rehabilitation services for work-related injuries, with coordination with employers and insurance carriers.
• Virtual DMOS On-demand virtual orthopedic care service allowing patients to connect with orthopedic experts via text or video for consultations and guidance.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ankeny High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Ballard High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Des Moines BuccaneersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for the USHL hockey team
• Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Dowling Catholic High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Drake BulldogsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for Drake University athletics
• Grand View VikingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for Grand View University athletics
• Johnston High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Des Moines MenaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for the Des Moines soccer club
• Martensdale-St MarysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• North Polk High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Southeast Polk High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Urbandale High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• Waukee High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts providing orthopedic care services for student athletes
• West Des Moines Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for the West Des Moines soccer club
• Iowa WolvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for Iowa's NBA G League team
• Iowa CubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial injury treatment experts for Iowa's Minor League Baseball team (Milb)

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): National leader in orthopedic specialty care with sub-specialty physicians, sports medicine affiliations, outpatient surgery, and rehabilitation. Comparable in clinical specialization, but operates at significantly greater scale and as a specialty hospital system.

Direct peers

• Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: Large independent orthopedic group in the Chicago metro with sub-specialists, urgent injury care, imaging, PT, and sports medicine affiliations. Closely comparable independent practice model and service breadth.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Georgia-based large independent orthopedic practice offering sub-specialty care, urgent injury clinics, outpatient surgery, imaging, and PT. Comparable in scale and multi-site independent group model.
• OrthoIndy: Indianapolis-based independent orthopedic group with 70+ physicians, urgent injury care, outpatient surgery, and sports medicine. Closely comparable scale, independent ownership, and comprehensive service model.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Minnesota-based multi-specialty orthopedic group with sub-specialty physicians, urgent care walk-ins, sports medicine, physical therapy, and imaging. Comparable independent specialty practice with regional market leadership.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group affiliated with Rush University in Chicago, offering the same comprehensive orthopedic care model (sub-specialists, sports medicine, PT, urgent care) as DMOS but at substantially greater scale.
• The Iowa Clinic Orthopaedics: Multi-specialty physician group in the Des Moines metro offering orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and joint care. Operates within a broader multispecialty group, but directly competes for the same Central Iowa patient base.

Regional players

• Steindler Orthopedic Clinic: Iowa-based multi-specialty orthopedic group headquartered in Iowa City, offering orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, PT, and urgent injury care. Most directly comparable to DMOS as another Iowa-based independent orthopedic group serving a different metro.

Emerging players

• ATI Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine provider with walk-in access and employer/payer partnerships. Adjacent peer in MSK care delivery, particularly the PT and sports performance components of DMOS.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Birmingham, Alabama-based independent orthopedic group with strong sports medicine focus, including professional and collegiate team affiliations. Comparable sports-medicine-led orthopedic model with team partnership strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dmosortho
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/desmoinesorthopaedic
• Facebookfacebook.com/desmoinesorthopaedicsurgeons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/des-moines-orthopaedic-surgeons-dmos-
• Instagraminstagram.com/dmosortho

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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