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Scott Gleason, DO

About Scott

Dr. Scott Gleason is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Shoulder and Sports Medicine Specialist dedicated to getting athletes and active individuals of all ages back to doing what they love. Utilizing cutting-edge techniques, including minimally invasive arthroscopy and advanced cartilage restoration procedures, Dr. Gleason addresses a wide range of shoulder and knee conditions. He prioritizes restoring and repairing native tissue and cartilage whenever possible, employing patient-specific surgical planning for optimal outcomes. This personalized approach extends to a variety of treatment options, from biologic injections like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to complex fracture management and care for injuries of the elbow, wrist, and ankle. While joint replacement may be considered, when necessary, Dr. Gleason's focus remains on preserving your natural joint health. He also serves as a team physician for local high schools and Southeastern Community College athletics and contributes to advancements in the field through peer review for the prestigious American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM).

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Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons

Professional Memberships

  • American Orthopedic Association (AOA)

  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)

  • AO Trauma Foundation

  • Mid-America Orthopedic Association

  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Conditions Treated

  • Fractures & dislocations

  • Tendon injuries

  • Ligament injuries

  • Sport injuries

  • Nerve injuries/pain

  • Deformities

  • Arthritis

  • Work injuries

Procedures Performed

  • Rotator cuff repair

  • Labral Repair (Treatment of shoulder instability)

  • Arthroscopic management of Bicep Tendon pathology

  • Shoulder replacement

  • Shoulder replacement revision

  • Shoulder Ligament Reconstruction/Repair

  • Superior Capsular Reconstruction

  • Proximal Humerus and Clavicle Fractures

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction with Autograft & Allograft

  • Revision ACL Reconstruction

  • Pediatric ACL Reconstruction

  • Ligament Repair/Reconstruction

  • Meniscal Repair

  • Patellar (kneecap) Instability Stabilization

  • Cartilage Transplant and Restoration (MACI procedure, Osteochondral Allograft, OATS procedure)

  • Quadriceps & Patellar Tendon Repair

  • Knee Replacement

  • Fractures involving the Femur, Tibia, and Patella

  • Achilles Tendon Repair

  • High ankle sprain, Syndesmotic Injury

  • Ankle Fractures

  • Bicep Tendon Repair

  • Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow

  • Ligament Repair/Reconstruction

  • Cubital Tunnel Release

  • Elbow Fracture

  • Carpal Tunnel Release

  • Trigger Finger Release

  • Wrist/Hand Fractures

Education
  • Medical School
  • Des Moines University Des Moines IA
  • Residency
  • Midwestern University Chicago IL
  • Fellowship
  • University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN