We always have a good experience and get the treatment explained to us very thoroughly. He has a great attitude and is very caring about his patients.

March 6, 2024

Dr. Greenwald explained my test results very well and I felt he took the time I needed to get my questions answered

February 15, 2024

Very personal and prompt!

February 5, 2024

Very good! Professional, Courteous, Knowledgeable, Listened to what you said and if you had any questions!

January 6, 2024

Dr. Greenwald is always awesome and very personable. Staff and nurses were excellent.

January 3, 2024

Always friendly, professional, and takes the time necessary to listen to the patient.

December 5, 2023

Dr. Greenwald is wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Takes time to explain things about your ortho needs. Absolutely will stay with him and recommend him.

November 17, 2023

Good communicator. Puts patient at ease. Takes time to answer questions. Provides good care.

October 3, 2023

He is very personable and a great doctor. We have had several family members use his services. I trust him with my medical needs.

September 8, 2023

Very compassionate and was able to give us “data” on which ACL strategy we would choose for our HS freshman son.

September 6, 2023

Dr. Greenwald is highly experienced but also very kind and encouraging.

August 18, 2023

Always down to earth and I feel very comfortable and confident in him.

August 16, 2023

Dr and technicians were very knowledgeable, nice and I felt they actually cared about fixing my knee problem.

July 8, 2023

I’ve never had anyone that hasn’t gone above & beyond! I’m thankful God brought me to Dr. Greenwald and McFarland!!!

July 6, 2023

Doctor was very cordial & understanding of what I was dealing with. He had a GREAT action plan to avoid unnecessary surgery

June 6, 2023

Dr. Greenwald is great. He gets straight to the point/offers options for treatment and listens to what I want to do. He also gives the least painless steroid injections!!! He will always be my go to guy for ortho needs.

May 19, 2023

Besides his amazing skills as a surgeon Dr Greenwald is an advocate for his patients concerns and needs. His staff if also first rate and very companionate and professional.

April 11, 2023

Dr. Greenwald is very kind and thorough. Was prompt and did not keep me waiting. Explained his reasoning on treatment. Did a near painless knee injection. I would recommend.

April 4, 2023

Dr. Greenwald is a caring practitioner. He tells you everything about your diagnosis and plan. He is humorous and a good people person. Just what patients need to put them at ease. I have the utmost confidence in him.

March 22, 2023

I felt he explained everything very well and was not pushing to have anything done. I was worried going into the appointment that I would just hear you need to have surgery on it and have the joint replaced and instead I feel he explained my situation to me and that was wonderful.

March 1, 2023

excellent surgeon done the very best thing to fix my shoulder ! experience )knowledge and very kind and caring ! would highly recommend him!

February 28, 2023

He is accommodating, kind, straight forward. To the point no long medical talk. Awesome with a laymen's terms. Great doctor.

February 24, 2023

Caring, knowledgeable, professional

January 9, 2023

Staff and doctor were all kind, compassionate and professional.

December 20, 2022

Dr Greenwald is a fantastic physician and human being! He’s very easy to talk to, down to earth and friendly. Highly recommend him to anyone needing an Ortho physician.

December 8, 2022

About

Co-Director of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, McFarland Clinic

Medical Interests

Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Consultant to Iowa State Athletic teams

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 1992

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Education

Luther College, Decorah, IA

BA (Summa Cum Laude), 1979-1983

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

MD (Alpha Omega Alpha), 1983-1987

Internship

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Orthopedic Surgery, 1987-1988

Residency

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Orthopedic Surgery, 1988-1992

Professional Societies

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthoscopic Association of North America
Christian Medical/Dental Society
Iowa Medical Society
Iowa Orthopedic Society
Story County Medical Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

McFarland Clinic Board of Directors, 2005-2010

Hobbies and Personal Interests

Snowboarding, Kiteboarding, Tennis

Resources

Food is Medicine

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Cyclone Fanatic Radio Interviews

Dr. Thomas Greenwald

Thomas Greenwald, MD

Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

Also Sees Patients In

Carroll Office

Patient Testimonials