(Atlantic, Iowa) – Hospital officials in Atlantic report Orthopedic surgeon Blake Bodendorfer, MD, is joining the medical staff at Cass Health in Atlantic, beginning this Thursday, November 11th.

Cass Health CEO Brett Atlman said “We are excited to welcome Dr. Bodendorfer who complements Dr. Weresh’s orthopedic practice perfectly. While Dr. Weresh focuses on total joint reconstruction of knees and hips, fracture care, carpal tunnel, and other procedures, Dr. Bodendorfer specializes more in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine procedures of the upper and lower extremities. We have two 5-star orthopedic surgeons and provide a full range of services for the citizens of southwest and west central Iowa.”

Dr. Bodendorfer

Dr. Bodendorfer is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 2020, and he completed an orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2021. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Bodendorfer will see patients by appointment in the Atlantic Medical Center Surgery Clinic, and he will perform surgeries locally as well. To make an appointment, call 712-243-7535.