J. Wesley Rayburn, MD

Interventional Pain Management Specialist
PM&R-trained pain specialist treating spine, joint, nerve and muscle pain, CRPS, neuropathy and work-related injuries.

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

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.