Dr. Yanish is a board-certified surgeon specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. After earning his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, Dr. Yanish completed his residency in general surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in orthopaedic hand surgery at the University of Massachusetts. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Yanish is an expert in hand, forearm, and elbow surgery.
Dr. Yanish is a board-certified surgeon specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. After earning his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, Dr. Yanish completed his residency in general surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in orthopaedic hand surgery at the University of Massachusetts. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Yanish is an expert in hand, forearm, and elbow surgery.
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Very thorough and professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Great personal evaluation of my condition.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He was kind and knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Yanish listen and asks questions. He is honest and very easy to discuss any issues I have.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Waited an hour before I was seen.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Y is hands down the best hand upper extremity surgeon I Des Moines!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Double hand injections that I dread! He is super chill and helps it not be so horrible!!
(3 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very good and personable
(3 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very straight forward and clear with the various options.
Dr. Yanish is a board-certified surgeon specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery.
A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Yanish is an expert in hand, forearm, and elbow surgery. He also has expertise with minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, Tenex FAST procedure for tennis elbow, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy.
After earning his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, Dr. Yanish completed his residency in general surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in orthopaedic hand surgery at the University of Massachusetts.
Very thorough and professional.
Great personal evaluation of my condition.
He was kind and knowledgeable.
Dr Yanish listen and asks questions. He is honest and very easy to discuss any issues I have.
Very nice
Waited an hour before I was seen.
Dr Y is hands down the best hand upper extremity surgeon I Des Moines!
Double hand injections that I dread! He is super chill and helps it not be so horrible!!
Very good and personable
Very straight forward and clear with the various options.