Summary

Dr. Stephen Ellestad is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at the United States Army Medical Center, bringing 38 years of medical experience to his practice. Dr. Ellestad speaks English and serves patients with expertise in both comprehensive family care and urgent medical situations.

Dr. Ellestad practices at UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa, and Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as tobacco use disorder, abdominal pain, and upper respiratory infections. He provides emergency care services and performs diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts and white blood cell differentials to help identify and manage various health concerns.

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Quick Facts

  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has 2 locations

Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center

210 4th AveGrinnell, IA 50112
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Winneshiek Medical Center

901 Montgomery StDecorah, IA 52101

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Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Stephen M Ellestad holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Ellestad's NPI number is 1124009634.

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Dr. Stephen Ellestad speaks English.
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Dr. Stephen Ellestad's office is located at 210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112.
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