Summary

Dr. Emile Li is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who also practices family medicine, bringing 37 years of comprehensive medical experience to his patients. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed residency training in both orthopedic surgery at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and general surgery at Waterbury Hospital Health Center. Dr. Li holds certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Li practices at Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics with locations in Fort Dodge and Clarion, Iowa, and maintains affiliations with Boone County Hospital. His expertise focuses on treating joint pain, joint stiffness, and walking difficulties. He offers specialized treatments including physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and manual therapy techniques. Patients consistently rate Dr. Li highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 37 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Emile Li has 2 locations

Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Fort Dodge

2700 1st Ave SFort Dodge, IA 50501
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Clarion

1316 S Main StClarion, IA 50525
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Emile Li

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Emile Li has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Emile Li has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • De Quervain Disease
  • Ganglion Cysts
  • Hip Fractures
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Waterbury Hospital Health Center Program
Waterbury Hospital

Medical School

Creighton University School of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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