Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine | Iowa Orthopaedic ...
Orthopedic Surgery • West Des Moines, IA • Multiple (Clive main office; satellite clinics in Ankeny, Indianola, Ames, Des Moines; outreach in Knoxville and Boone) locations
About
Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC is a private medical practice based in Clive, Iowa, with four (the list notes multiple entries but HQ is Clive) locations across Central Iowa, serving patients statewide. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices; SIC/NAICS indicate healthcare services - Headquarters: Clive, Iowa; main address: 12499 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325 - Locations: 4 offices in the Des Moines metro area (including West Des Moines vicinity) - Services: Orthopedics and sports medicine (including sports physicals for student-athletes) - Size & economics: ~16 employees (growth noted), annual revenue around $25.5M - Careers: actively hiring several roles (AP Provider, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic staff, X-ray, MRI technologists) - Contact: Phone 515-440-2676 - Online: dsmcapitalortho.com; LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/capitalortho If you’re specifically seeking the West Des Moines location or a precise address, the Clive HQ lists four nearby Des Moines metro offices; confirm the exact West Des Moines facility via the website or a direct call.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Clive, IA; Ankeny, IA; Indianola, IA; Carroll, IA; Ames, IA; Des Moines, IA; Knoxville, IA; Boone, IA
Phone
515-440-2676
sportsphysicals@dsmcapitalortho.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes (virtual care platform available 24/7)
Emergency Care
24/7 injury care via virtual care platform
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (Clive): 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,320 reviews (aggregate across platforms))
- Iowa Ortho (West Des Moines) on Apple Maps: 1.8 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly specified)
- Mark Matthes, M.D. (Iowa Ortho West Des Moines): 4.9 out of 5 stars (78 reviews)
- Trevor Schmitz, M.D. (Iowa Ortho West Des Moines): 4.7 out of 5 stars (67 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons, particularly in joint and sports-related surgeries
- Professional and friendly staff members in many departments
- Efficient identification of ailments and effective treatment plans
- Positive outcomes for surgical procedures such as rotator cuff and meniscus repairs
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with billing practices and perceived focus on money
- Complaints regarding physician attitude and communication style
- Reports of poor follow-up or scheduling issues, including unexpected closures
"It was a difficult surgery and he did a masterful job and I’m now making good progress in recovery. He is a top notch arthroscopic surgeon..."
— Patient review regarding Dr. William Jacobson, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine"It's all about money.... Real medical concern doesn't exist... Dr. Jacobsen is a phony!"
— Patient review regarding Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine"I was reviewed by a PAC - Jordyn i believe his name was. do not go see him- he is awful. He had an attitude from the beginning..."
— Patient review regarding Iowa Ortho West Des MoinesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Broadlawns to expand orthopedic services through Capital Orthopaedics partnership - Business Record — Aug 26, 2025
- Iowa medical center expands orthopedic services - Becker’s Spine Review — Aug 27, 2025
- Iowa Wild Announces 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - OurSports Central — Aug 18, 2025
- Iowa Ortho is Expanding to Kettlestone Central — Aug 26, 2025
- Iowa Ortho awards Prime Vendor status to Medline - Medline Newsroom — Jul 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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