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Derek Ipsen, DO

Derek F. Ipsen, DO

  • Hand and Wrist, 
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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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 an...

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
    Exterior view of the Physician Offices Annex at St. Luke's Wood River where St. Luke's Clinic – Sun Valley Sports Medicine is located

Reviews

Overall Rating

5

720 Reviews

Now displaying 4 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

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