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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He took time to listen! He understood more of my issue that was affecting my feet.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Extremely professional, very informative and on point with any question asked, I would highly recommend his services.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Friendly, helpful, patient, knowledgeable. Answered all my questions! Down to earth. Good people skills.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very painful was or not nothing was painful everything went quick and easy and the nurses and Doctor were very professional very highly rated
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
This was the first time I have seen Dr. Cain and he was really fantastic! He was kind, informative, thorough, pleasant to talk to! He made me feel comfortable and was incredibly helpful! I walked out with a pain free foot, one that had been horribly painful for a couple weeks. Also continuing care plan in place with a referral. Fantastic place and excellent service! Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr David Cain was beyond amazing. Listened patiently and answered all my questions. I was given information to ease my concerns. He attended to my toes with the utmost care they needed. Highly recommend him and this facility.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Stellar experience.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Great service, kind, considerate. Funny. Listened well to my concerns, very personable. Excellent Dr.
(5 months ago)
Dec-2025
Great Doctor!
(5 months ago)
Dec-2025
Informative, worked quickly and efficiently. Friendly.
(5 months ago)
Nov-2025
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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.
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.
Friendly, helpful, patient, knowledgeable. Answered all my questions! Down to earth. Good people skills.
Very painful was or not nothing was painful everything went quick and easy and the nurses and Doctor were very professional very highly rated
This was the first time I have seen Dr. Cain and he was really fantastic! He was kind, informative, thorough, pleasant to talk to! He made me feel comfortable and was incredibly helpful! I walked out with a pain free foot, one that had been horribly painful for a couple weeks. Also continuing care plan in place with a referral. Fantastic place and excellent service! Thank you!
Dr David Cain was beyond amazing. Listened patiently and answered all my questions. I was given information to ease my concerns. He attended to my toes with the utmost care they needed. Highly recommend him and this facility.
Stellar experience.
Great service, kind, considerate. Funny. Listened well to my concerns, very personable. Excellent Dr.
Great Doctor!
Informative, worked quickly and efficiently. Friendly.