Patient Testimonials
About
Medical Interests
Dr. Sneller finds fulfillment in helping his patients recover from a wide range of acute and chronic injuries and assisting them to reach their fullest potential post-injury/surgery.
Surgical Interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Total Knee Replacement
Joined McFarland Clinic
August 2000
Education & Professional Certification
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Re-certified in 2012 - Scored in the top 5% nationally
Education
Central College, Pella, IA
- B.A.; 1987-1991
- Summa Cum Laude
- Pre-Med Student of the Year Award
- Biology Student of the Year Award
- Member of Central College Basketball Team
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
- M.D.; 1991-1995
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
- Graduated in top 2 percent of class
- 1995 Recipient of the McClintock Award in Medical Physiology
- Superior Achievement Award in Medical Histology
- Recipient of the Medical Pathology Award
Residency
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency; 1995-2000
- Invited to and presented original research at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and at the Iowa Orthopedic Society
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Iowa Medical Society
- Iowa Orthopedic Society
- Story County Medical Society
Professional & Personal Interests
Leadership Roles
- Iowa Games Medical Coordinator
- Previous Orthopedic Department Head
- Served as reviewer for senior orthopedic residents
Hobbies and Personal Interests
- Biking, Basketball, Hunting, Boating, Traveling and Landscaping
- Spending time with his wife and three children
Community Involvement
- Coaching youth sports: AAU, Upward and Ames Parks and Recreation
- Active member of Ascension Lutheran Church, Ames
