Dr. Alexander Pruitt, MD | Emmetsburg, IA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Alexander Pruitt is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at United States Army Medical Center. With 43 years of clinical experience, Dr. Pruitt brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Pruitt practices at multiple locations throughout Iowa, including Emmetsburg, Estherville, and Spencer, and maintains affiliations with Palo Alto County Hospital and Avera Holy Family Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as spinal stenosis and meniscus tears. He performs procedures including joint injections and fluid removal from joints and bursae. Patients rate Dr. Pruitt 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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16 Ratings
43 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
United States Army Medical Center
11 written reviews
3 specialties
15 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
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Dr. Pruitt has been a life saver for myself with having RA that has damaged all of my joints. With out Dr. Pruitt performing total joint replacements I wouldn't be able to live the life I do. I trust him that he knows what I need to keep healthy.

August 7th, 2018

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I saw Dr. Pruitt for my knee pain. He was very thorough with his evaluation. Kind & compassionate. His level of expertise is the best. Staff very friendly.

July 16th, 2018

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Had a shoulder surgery by Pruitt and he did not correctly do the procedure. Have had two other specialists look at it since then and they agree he did not do the surgery he claims he did based on what they can actually see he did! BEWARE and SAVE YOURSELF a future surgery to fix his mistake!

May 17th, 2018

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Dr. Pruitt and his staff are very easy to work with, and are always very friendly. When ever I have needed to get in to be seen I can always be seen by the next day if not the same day.

May 10th, 2018

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I had knee surgery this past year and it went great! I feel much better. Dr Pruitt and his staff are Amazing!! I would highly recommend him to others.

April 11th, 2018

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Dr. Pruitt is an exceptional surgeon and is second to none! He has a wonderful bed side manner and is very compassionate. His patients adore him.

April 10th, 2018

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Dr. Pruitt and his staff are very professional and provided excellent care. Minimal wait time and spent lots of time during the exam. Explained the issue and how it would be fixed in easy to understand terms.

April 4th, 2018

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Dr. Pruitt was great to work with. He did a great job at explaining what he saw in X-Ray's and what the follow up plan would be. The staff received an authorization for an MRI the next day and I was able to schedule my MRI quickly. I would definitely recommend Orthopaedics, P.C. to all of my friends and family.

March 30th, 2018

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Dr. Pruitt did my knee surgery in February 2017 and I am very happy with my outcome. He had great bedside manner and explained everything to me about my surgery and post operative care. The office staff were very kind to me and scheduled my surgery in a timely manner. I would definitely go back to Orthopaedics, P.C.

October 19th, 2017

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I called on a Monday due to I hurting my ankle over the weekend. I called and they fit me in the same day. I received a brace and his staff authorized an MRI and had the scan the next day! Amazing turn around time! This isn’t the first time I have called and not had to wait long for an appointment - they are usually willing to see you whenever it works for your schedule! I wish more doctors would adopt this policy!

October 19th, 2017

Orthopaedics Pc

3201 1st StEmmetsburg, IA 50536

Tel: (712) 580-2022

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Avera Holy Family Hospital

826 N 8th StEstherville, IA 51334

Tel: (712) 362-2631

Spencer Hospital

1200 1st Ave ESpencer, IA 51301

Tel: (712) 264-8300


Dr. Alexander Pruitt, MD	Dr. April Rose Lauer	Dr. Aaron Leroy Craig, MD	Dr. John William Follows
Orthopedic Surgery	Hospital Medicine	Internal Medicine	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish			Speaks English
Emmetsburg , IA	Sioux Falls , SD	Sioux Falls , SD	Spencer , IA
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: Rocky Vista University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Columbia University
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Internal Medicine
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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