Orthopedic Surgery in Waterloo, IA - Find a Physician or Specialist
Orthopedics • Waterloo, IA
Clinic Type
Orthopedics (multi-location group)
Address
1631 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703; 1753 West Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 103B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone
5152418199
UPH_CentralIAPrivacyOfficer@unitypoint.org
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- MercyOne (Dr. Gary Knudson): 4.8/5 (234 ratings)
- MercyOne (Dr. Richard Naylor): 4.7/5 (287 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 3.9/5 (Average) (Aggregate for 21 specialists)
- RateMDs (Dr. Robert B. Bartelt): 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Patients praise
- high levels of patient trust in physician expertise
- thorough explanations of conditions and treatment options
- courteous and knowledgeable staff members
- conservative approach emphasizing non-surgical treatments where appropriate
- effective surgical results for many patients
Common complaints
- dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes or scarring
- complaints about perceived lack of caring personality from some staff or providers
"I really trust Dr. Knudson... Dr. Knudson did everything I expected from surgery. He answered all questions and wasn't in a hurry."
— Patient review of Dr. Gary Knudson"Dr. Naylor has provided treatment to avoid surgery for a few years and that has made me extremely happy. Now it has come to a point that knee replacement surgery is necessary and I have complete confidence in Dr. Naylor as my surgeon."
— Patient review of Dr. Richard Naylor"He did surgery on my broken wrist. I only have about 40% usage after almost a year. The incision was the worst sewing up job I've ever seen... Not much of a caring personality either."
— Patient review of Dr. Robert B. BarteltSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Waterloo surgeon first to implant shock absorber for knee — Jan 14, 2026
- Orthopedic care away from home builds trust for MercyOne | MercyOne — Dec 16, 2025
- New orthopedic surgeon joins UnityPoint Clinic Orthopedics | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News — Sep 27, 2025
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center Welcomes Dr. Michael B. Scherb Board-certified orthopedic surgeon — Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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