Orthopedic Surgery at Decatur County Hospital
Starting November 2nd, the DCH Outpatient Clinic welcomes Dr. Homedan, Orthopedic Surgeon, to our monthly rotation. Dr. Homedan will visit on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month to help patients with orthopedic issues that affect the bones and joints.
Dr. Homedan sees cases that pertain to most fractures, shoulder and knee arthoplasty (including total knee and total hip replacements) fracture management and trauma care. Cases are seen with a referral from a personal healthcare provider.
Orthopedic Surgery Services:
- General orthopedics
- Hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty (total joint replacement for hip and knee)
- Adult reconstructive surgery
- Sports medicine specialist
- On-site physical therapy rehabilitation
- Trauma / fracture care
Addressing these concerns is not a one size fits all model. Every type of pain, and every patient is unique. Because we know that your situation is unique, we harness the power of multiple services to ensure we diagnose your pain properly, and provide a solution that meets your needs.
If you receive a referral for orthopedic surgery from your primary care physician, ask them to refer to your Decatur County Hospital so you can receive exceptional care, close to home. Call our Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to set up your appointment.
Our Provider
Shehada Homedan, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon that practices all aspects of general orthopedics.
A native of Jordan, he completed the rigorous orthopedic surgery program at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the University of New Mexico Hospital, and an orthopedic adult reconstructive and orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Upon completion of his Sports Medicine Fellowship, he relocated to the Midwest and began his practice in Iowa. He enjoys working in rural communities. At times it can be challenging but he finds it very rewarding providing big city services close to home. He strives to stay current with the most up-to-date proven advances and best practices in orthopedics. He provides specialty procedures like Iovera (cryanalgesia) prior to total knee replacements.
Medical Education: Jordan University of Science and Technology | Irbid, Jordan
Internship: Islamic Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Residency: King Abdulla University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Fellowship: University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM | State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, traveling and spending time with his wife and 6 children. In his daily travels he enjoys listening to Audiobooks, and enjoys history.
