Dennis Weigel, M.D.
Undergraduate Education:Central University of Iowa Pella, Iowa 1987-91
Medical School:
University of Iowa College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa 1991-95
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 1995-2000
Military Service:
Major, United States Army Reserves Medical Division, Commissioned 1995
Professional Societies/Membership
American Medical Association
Chief of Surgery, Douglas County Hospital
Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Presentations and Papers:
"Use of Anchor Sutures to Repair Labral Avulsion of the Hip, A Brief Report" Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 17:141-143, 1997.
"Hybrid Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Congenital Hip Dysplasia" Presented at Johnston Lectureship in Hip Reconstruction, 1996.
"High Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures: Knee Function at Longer Follow-up" 2000 Orthopaedic Trauma Association 16th Annual Meeting San Antonio TX Weigel D.P., Marsh J.L..
"Tibial Plafond Fractures- Do These Ankles Function Over Time?" 2000 Orthopaedic Trauma Association 16th Meeting San Antonio TX Marsh J.L., Weigel D.P., Dirschl, Douglas.
Dr. Weigel was also recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. This is the leading orthopaedic scientific journal in the United States. His article on management of High Energy Tibial Plateau fractures was the result of research performed during his five year specialty Training at the University of Iowa, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Practice:
Alexandria Orthopaedics Associates, P.A. 2000-Present
Dr. Weigel completed his residency and joined Alexandria Orthopaedic Associates P.A. in August of 2000 to practice general orthopaedics. Dr. Weigel is married with four daughters. He enjoys being on the sidelines of high school games and working with the athletes. Dr. Weigels interests include golfing, hunting, fishing, and other water activities.
