Robert Westermann, MD
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Dr. Robert W. Westermann is an orthopedic surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa, and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He specializes in hip preservation surgery, sports medicine, and complex hip disorders, with particular expertise in femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip dysplasia, and arthroscopic and open hip preservation techniques. Dr. Westermann earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and pursued fellowship training in sports medicine and hip preservation. He is actively involved in clinical research and medical education, with numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on improving outcomes in hip preservation surgery and sports-related injuries. In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Westermann is known for his commitment to advancing minimally invasive techniques and optimizing recovery for active patients.
Clinical website: Hip Preservation page
Research works: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Westermann+RW&cauthor_id=38919370