Summary

Dr. Michael Scherb is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City and completed his residency training at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Scherb further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins - Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Scherb practices at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and provides care through Ottumwa Orthopedics in Ottumwa, Iowa. He focuses on helping patients with joint pain, knee discomfort, and arthritis. His treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy programs and strength training to help patients regain mobility and function. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Union Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins - Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ottumwa Orthopedics

1011 Pennsylvania Ave Ste BOttumwa, IA 52501
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Michael Scherb, MDDr. Shehada Mohamad Sh Homedan, MDDr. Bradley Scott, DODr. Andrew Friessen, DO
Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.5 
27 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Ottumwa , IACorydon , IAOttumwa , IAFairfield , IA
Med School: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA (MD) Med School: Jordan University Of Science And Technology Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Grand Blanc Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Scherb

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • America's 1st Choice
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Scherb has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Scherb has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Union Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins - Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL

Medical School

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA (MD)
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA

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