Orthopedic Surgery & Care | Ottumwa, IA
Orthopedics • Ottumwa, IA • Since 1892
About
Ottumwa Regional Health Center (Ottumwa, IA) offers comprehensive orthopedic care as part of its broad hospital services. Key points: - Orthopedic department staffed by board-certified surgeons, with services including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. - Recent addition: Dr. Michael B. Scherb, an experienced orthopedic surgeon, joined the medical staff (enhancing specialty coverage). - Part of a full-service regional health center providing emergency, acute care, rehabilitation, and a range of specialties (cardiology, general surgery, urology, oncology, etc.). - Location: Ottumwa, Iowa, with multiple addresses on Pennsylvania Ave; contact options include several regional phone numbers. If you’re seeking orthopedic care in Ottumwa, ORHC provides specialty orthopedic services through a board-certified team and welcomes new referrals.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Ottumwa, IA
Phone
+1 641-684-2300
plpublic@idph.iowa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is Joint Camp?
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is pleased to offer Joint Camp. This program is exclusively designed for patients who are preparing for, undergoing and recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery. By attending Joint Camp, patients proactively prepare not only for surgery, but for the return home and how to gradually resume normal activities.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center (Orthopedic Department): 4.7 / 5 (136)
- WebMD (Dr. Michael Scherb): 5.0 / 5 (64 ratings (6 reviews))
- Vitals (Dr. Bradley Scott): 3.5 / 5 (13 ratings (3 reviews))
- WebMD (Dr. Bradley Scott): 4.0 / 5 (20 ratings (1 review))
Patients praise
- Expertise in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery
- Clear explanation of conditions and treatments by some physicians
- Successful surgical outcomes for some patients
- Friendly and professional care reported by some patients and staff members
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of compassion or bedside manner
- Dissatisfaction with treatment plans (e.g., refusal of certain injections)
- Communication issues with office staff, including reports of hostility or being unhelpful
- Concerns about surgical outcomes and follow-up care
"They have always treated me with the upmost care. Timely with the xrays and with the doctor... He is very good with explaining everything!"
— WebMD (Dr. Michael Scherb)"Butchered my mother's surgery... nurse accused my mother of being a drug seeker when she called and was begging for help because of this pain."
— Vitals (Dr. Michael Scherb)"The receptionist was hostile and aggressive directly to me... I will not go back to Dr Scott's office."
— Vitals (Dr. Bradley Scott)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center Welcomes Dr. Michael B. Scherb Board-certified orthopedic surgeon — Feb 4, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Orthopedics Clinic gets an upgrade — May 18, 2026
- ORHC Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon - Ottumwa Radio — Mar 9, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Orthopedics Clinic gets an upgrade | | ktvo.com — May 16, 2026
- Ottumwa Regional adds bone density scanner — Apr 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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