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Dr. Emile C. Li, MD

Accepting New Patients

(278 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: shoulder reconstruction, sports health, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.

2700 1st Avenue S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 955-6767

Dr. Emile C. Li, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Emile C. Li, MD is affiliated with Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics.

Office Locations

2700 1st Avenue S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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1316 S Main Street
Clarion, IA 50525

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In The News

“"My partners and myself, we love it because it has been proven to be extremely accurate," said Dr. Emile Li, an orthopedic surgeon.”—"Robot joins surgeons in Clarion", The Messenger, May 2022

“Shortly before heading to medical school at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, that changed as the result of a mentoring encounter with Emile Li, M.D., one of the partners at Orthopedic Specialists.”—"Coming home to provide care", The Messenger, December 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. Emile C. Li, MD performed more joint reconstruction, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Emile C. Li, MD performed more lower extremity surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
doctor visit	788
hip imaging	173
injections	199
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	108
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	142
musculoskeletal imaging	723
pelvic imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	108
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	721

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	187
doctor visit	821
hip imaging	193
injections	187
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	113
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	121
musculoskeletal imaging	744
pelvic imaging	116
reconstructive surgery	113
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	775

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	80
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2014 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	192
doctor visit	816
hip imaging	158
injections	209
joint surgery	120
lower extremity surgery	120
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	148
musculoskeletal imaging	735
pelvic imaging	80
reconstructive surgery	120
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	709

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	709
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	84
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	830
hip imaging	141
injections	211
joint surgery	105
lower extremity surgery	105
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	165
musculoskeletal imaging	821
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	69
reconstructive surgery	105
spinal procedures	68
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	793

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	892

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1430
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	150
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	283
doctor visit	1049
hip imaging	64
injections	308
joint surgery	131
lower extremity surgery	131
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	161
musculoskeletal imaging	809
reconstructive surgery	131
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	707

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	133
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
doctor visit	869
hip imaging	53
injections	176
joint surgery	127
lower extremity surgery	115
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	168
musculoskeletal imaging	609
reconstructive surgery	127
spinal procedures	70
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	511

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	82
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
doctor visit	758
hip imaging	56
injections	147
joint surgery	149
lower extremity surgery	149
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	157
musculoskeletal imaging	540
reconstructive surgery	149
spinal procedures	64
X-rays	447

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	74
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	145
doctor visit	812
injections	145
joint surgery	156
lower extremity surgery	141
musculoskeletal imaging	1118
reconstructive surgery	156
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	1118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	70
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
doctor visit	422
injections	87
joint surgery	105
lower extremity surgery	105
musculoskeletal imaging	565
reconstructive surgery	105
X-rays	565

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	247

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	42
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	367
injections	77
joint surgery	134
lower extremity surgery	122
reconstructive surgery	134
upper extremity surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	209

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	246
injections	52
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	105
reconstructive surgery	124
upper extremity surgery	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	186

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	159
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	707
hip imaging	119
injections	163
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	119
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	151
musculoskeletal imaging	740
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	124
spinal procedures	54
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	705

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	518
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	219
85 and over	65
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	292

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emile C. Li, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Emile C. Li, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emile C. Li, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Emile C. Li, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 278 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Emile C. Li, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Dodge, IA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-23

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Dr.Li was very concerned about the resent injury to my hip area. Just had hip replacement August 5th and slipped on ice at work.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-23

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Always a great experience when you have great knowledgeable physicians patients trust and feel a good report with

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-27

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Always recommend this place for anyone in need. Very professional and concerned.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-22

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Dr. Li was very thorough and took the necessary time to explain things well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-26

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I highly recommend Ia Spec to everyone I know!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-22

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We talked about which exercises to keep doing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-12

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Highly recommend Dr Li and his staff

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-25

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I'm very happy with ISH

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-22

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-13

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All great

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emile C. Li, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$5,368 $5,368
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,888 KNEES $1,282	ROSA $1,152	Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $876	ROSA-Knee $505	Comprehensive Primary Stem $326	Other $749
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc.	$4,407 Freedom Total Knee System $301	$4,106
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,531 $2,531
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,819 VISIONAIRE $726	REAL INTELLIGENCE $707	Engage Partial Knee System $143	POLARSTEM $121	Taylor Spatial Frame $56	Other $66
Other	$741 Tritanium $244	Orthalign Plus $119	VANTAGE $91	Ortho-Hips $72	Sports Med Shoulder $51	Other $166

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,279
Education	$5,662
Consulting Fee	$4,000
Food and Beverage	$3,814

Biography

Dr. Emile Li practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Li is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Li trained at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Waterbury Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Yale University. He has indicated that his clinical interests include hip reconstruction, sports health, and knee reconstruction. The average patient rating for Dr. Li is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Li is affiliated with Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics. He welcomes new patients at his office inClarion, IA as reported by Doctor.com.