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Kelly J. John, DPM, MHA

College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University
Dr. Kelly John joined Des Moines University Foot and Ankle and the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery as assistant professor in 2023. She previously was a podiatric surgeon at OrthoIllinois in Rockford, Illinois. Her practice and research interests include flatfoot treatment both surgical and non-surgical, bunion correction, as well as surgical treatment of acute and chronic foot conditions. A fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. John is certified by the ABPM and by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.