Doctor Information
J. Wesley Rayburn, MD is an interventional pain management specialist at Iowa Ortho, seeing patients at Iowa Ortho – Des Moines Downtown and in Ankeny, Johnston and Waukee. After a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of Missouri, he completed a fellowship in biodesign and innovation there and a one-year pain management fellowship with Arizona Pain Specialists in Scottsdale.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Pain Management, Arizona Pain Specialists – Scottsdale AZ
- Fellowship: Biodesign and Innovation, University of Missouri – Columbia MO
- Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri – Columbia MO
- Internship: General Surgery, University of Missouri – Columbia MO
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Mississippi – Jackson MS
- Undergraduate: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, University of Mississippi – Oxford MS
- Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- NPI Number: 1144458852
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Rayburn focuses on interventional pain management at Iowa Ortho – Des Moines Downtown, including:
- Spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain
- CRPS and neuropathy
- Shoulder, hip, leg, foot and pelvic pain
- Head and facial pain
- Pain before or after knee replacement
- Regenerative orthopedics
- Motor vehicle and work-related injuries
- IMEs
Dr. Rayburn earned his electrical engineering degree summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi honors college and received the Taylor Medal.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Iowa Ortho – Des Moines Downtown
- Address: 450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
- Phone: (515) 247-8400
- Website: iowaortho.com/providers/j-wesley-rayburn-m-d
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Rayburn train?
He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and his MD at the University of Mississippi, completed a general surgery internship and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of Missouri, a biodesign and innovation fellowship at the University of Missouri, and a pain management fellowship with Arizona Pain Specialists in Scottsdale.
Is Dr. Rayburn board certified?
Iowa Ortho lists his certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Where does Dr. Rayburn see patients?
At Iowa Ortho – Des Moines Downtown, 450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314, and at Iowa Ortho in Ankeny, Johnston and Waukee. Call (515) 247-8400.



