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 excellent
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Needs work on his bedside manner. No greeting and acted like he did not want to be there.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Sr. Yanish is exceptional! He is thorough in his evaluation, and gives options for treatment. He listens carefully, and makes you feel respected and cared for.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough and professional.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great personal evaluation of my condition.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He was kind and knowledgeable.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Yanish listen and asks questions. He is honest and very easy to discuss any issues I have.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Waited an hour before I was seen.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Y is hands down the best hand upper extremity surgeon I Des Moines!
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 excellent
Needs work on his bedside manner. No greeting and acted like he did not want to be there.
Sr. Yanish is exceptional! He is thorough in his evaluation, and gives options for treatment. He listens carefully, and makes you feel respected and cared for.
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!