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Dr. Carey Clifton is a native of Louisiana and alumnus of Louisiana State University (LSU). Following his undergraduate studies in Baton Rouge, he earned his doctorate degree in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University in Iowa. He then completed a foot and ankle surgical residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, in Des Moines. He enjoys getting people back to a healthy lifestyle, both surgically and non-operatively. Dr. Clifton enjoys working with patients and providing them options for their care. He believes that the patient is the center of their health, and works to provide a teamwork approach in their medical care. He is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, as well as a Diplomate in the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Clifton provides foot and ankle treatments in sports medicine, trauma, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, elective surgery, structural and biomechanical pathology, bunions, diabetic foot and wound care, infection management, and nail procedures. Outside of the office, Dr. Clifton is an avid outdoorsman and LSU fan. He enjoys cooking, traveling to national parks, being active in the community, and spending time with his family.

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Medical Education

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Field of Study: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Residency

Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Field of Study: Foot and Ankle Surgery

  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery