Derek F. Ipsen, DO

Hand and Wrist Surgery,
Orthopedic Surgery

St. Luke's Clinic Provider

Accepting New Patients
5 Star Rating

About Derek F. Ipsen, DO

Derek F. Ipsen, DO specializes in hand surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is retired from the Army having earned the rank of colonel, and served as an orthopedic surgeon in Germany, Afghanistan, Kuwait, as well as several posts throughout the United States, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Maryland.

Prior to his medical education, Dr. Ipsen earned his bachelor's degree in pre-med biology from Utah State University, graduating cum laude and earning recognition as a distinguished military graduate.

Education

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center
Fellowship: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Board Certification

Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand

Language(s) Spoken

English

Publications

2019
Union Rates and Reported Range of Motion Are Acceptable After Open Forearm Fractures in Military Combatants. Nappo KE, Hoyt BW, Balazs GC, Nanos GP, Ipsen DF, Tintle SM, Polfer EM. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 Feb 6. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000000645

2016
Use of a Dermal Regeneration Template Wound Dressing in the Treatment of Combat-Related Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries. Valerio IL, Masters Z, Seavey JG, Balazs GC, Ipsen D, Tintle SM. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Dec;41(12):e453-e460. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.015. Epub 2016 Oct 13. PMID:27743751

2015
The effect of operative technique on ulnar nerve strain following surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. Mitchell J, Dunn JC, Kusnezov N, Bader J, Ipsen DF, Forthman CL, Dykstra A. Hand (N Y). 2015 Dec;10(4):707-11. doi: 10.1007/s11552-015-9770-y. Epub 2015 May 22. PMID: 26568727

2015
Outcomes of Open Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Excision in Active-Duty Military Personnel. Balazs GC, Donohue MA, Drake ML, Ipsen D, Nanos GP 3rd, Tintle SM. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Sep;40(9):1739-47. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.05.030. Epub 2015 Jul 28. PMID: 26228481

2015
First-in-man demonstration of a fully implanted myoelectric sensors system to control an advanced electromechanical prosthetic hand. Pasquina PF, Evangelista M, Carvalho AJ, Lockhart J, Griffin S, Nanos G, McKay P, Hansen M, Ipsen D, Vandersea J, Butkus J, Miller M, Murphy I, Hankin D. J Neurosci Methods. 2015 Apr 15;244:85-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2014.07.016. Epub 2014 Aug 4. PMID:25102286

Provider Locations

Primary Location
St. Luke's Clinic - Sun Valley Sports Medicine
100 Hospital Drive, Suites 100 and 105, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-5027
Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location details

Reviews

Overall Rating

720 Reviews

Dr Ipsen rocks!
JUL 26, 2025
My overall experience at the clinic was great! I'm glad I made the long drive to see Dr. Ipson.
JUL 14, 2025
Great Appointment
MAY 25, 2025
So thorough, caring, curious, and responsive!
MAY 22, 2025

Derek F. Ipsen, DO