Dr. David Cain, D.P.M., was born and raised in Winterset, IA. He attended Central College where he majored in Biology and was an active member of the football team as a defensive end.
Dr. Cain earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and Masters in Anatomy (MS-Anatomy) degrees at Des Moines University. He then went on to complete his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, a level two trauma center and regional burn center.
Dr. David Cain, D.P.M., was born and raised in Winterset, IA. He attended Central College where he majored in Biology and was an active member of the football team as a defensive end.
Dr. Cain earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and Masters in Anatomy (MS-Anatomy) degrees at Des Moines University. He then went on to complete his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, a level two trauma center and regional burn center.
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Professional, courteous, friendly and excellent medical and diagnostic skills.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Cain listened and took the time to explain the issue that I was having. He made sure that I understood and knew what to look for moving forward.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional, thorough and listened to my concerns.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great consultation with Dr. Cain! He was very thorough. Friendly and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I had never had an ingrown. For me it was very painful. I called
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Cain is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. I would definitely recommend him and I have recommended him to friends and family.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Kane is very friendly and knowledgeable about what goes on he is very helpful on where my leg needs to be
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Had to wait 45 minutes to be seen! Other than that he is very friendly and good at what he does!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
He took time to listen! He understood more of my issue that was affecting my feet.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Extremely professional, very informative and on point with any question asked, I would highly recommend his services.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
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Ames
2222 Philadelphia Street Ames, IA 50010
Dr. David Cain, D.P.M., was born and raised in Winterset, IA. He attended Central College where he majored in Biology and was an active member of the football team as a defensive end.
Dr. Cain earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and Masters in Anatomy (MS-Anatomy) degrees at Des Moines University. He then went on to complete his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, a level two trauma center and regional burn center. His comprehensive training included all aspects of foot and ankle care and focused on reconstruction of the foot and ankle as well as trauma and sports injuries.
Dr. Cain is double board certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). He also maintains a sports medicine qualification.
While he is trained extensively in non-surgical and surgical treatments of all foot and ankle ailments, Dr. Cain has an interest in treating patients with sports and ankle injuries. He is one of the few foot and ankle surgeons in Iowa with formal training and the only surgeon in Ames performing total ankle replacements. He has extensive experience in ankle scopes and lateral ankle ligament repair. He actively takes call at Mary Greeley Medical Center, performing a myriad of procedures from amputations to complex ankle fractures. Dr. Cain was featured in Mary Greeley Medical Center’s Health Connect magazine as the first provider to ever perform a total ankle replacement in Story County (Full Metal Ankle).
Dr. Cain is rooted in Iowa, as his wife is from Manson, IA. He spends his free time with his wife and two young daughters and is actively involved with the family farm back in Winterset.
Professional, courteous, friendly and excellent medical and diagnostic skills.
Dr. Cain listened and took the time to explain the issue that I was having. He made sure that I understood and knew what to look for moving forward.
Very professional, thorough and listened to my concerns.
Great consultation with Dr. Cain! He was very thorough. Friendly and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend him.
I had never had an ingrown. For me it was very painful. I called
Dr. Cain is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. I would definitely recommend him and I have recommended him to friends and family.
Dr Kane is very friendly and knowledgeable about what goes on he is very helpful on where my leg needs to be
Had to wait 45 minutes to be seen! Other than that he is very friendly and good at what he does!
He took time to listen! He understood more of my issue that was affecting my feet.
Extremely professional, very informative and on point with any question asked, I would highly recommend his services.