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Rated #1 in Quality and Value by Iowa's leading insurer.

Kaspar, Sarkis (Sam), MD

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Phone

515-239-4475

Patient Rating

4.47 out of 5

115 Patient Ratings

Specialties & Services

Orthopedic Surgery

Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 50010

Dr. Sarkis (Sam) Kaspar - Practice Information

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 2004

Medical Interests

Spine Surgery, Trauma and Fractures

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

FRCSC (Canada) - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

University Of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

BSc, Biophysics; 1987-1991

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

MSc, Biophysics & Physiology; 1991-1994
MD; 1994-1998

Residency

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Orthopedic Surgery; 1998-2003

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Spine Surgery Fellowship; 2003-2004

Professional Societies

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Iowa Medical Society
Story County Medical Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Exercise and Nutrition, Comparative Religion, Simple Woodworking, Gardening, Chocolate, Sports, Previous Champion Rower, Competed in Several 10K Running Races

Community Involvement

St. Cecilia Catholic Church member

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Care Provider showed concern for questions or worries

4.48

Care Provider included patients in decisions

4.49

Care Provider explained problems or conditions

4.45

Friendliness and courtesy of Care Provider

4.53

Likelihood of recommending Care Provider