
Dr. Cassim M. Igram M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
450 Laurel St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Cassim Igram is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Igram specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Igram tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1988
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Dr. Ian Lin MD1301 Penn Ave Des Moines IA 50316
- Dr. Lynn Marvin Nelson MD6001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Lynn Melvin Lindaman M.D.6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Kary Reginald Schulte MD6001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA 50266
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1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403