Meet Our Affiliated Physicians

Andrew Bries, M.D.

Andrew Bries, M.D.

Dr. Andrew Bries specializes in sports medicine with a specific interest in evaluating injuries and conditions of the shoulder and elbow. He also has an interest in the treatment of sports and activity related injuries and conditions of the hip, knee and ankle. He completed a Sports Medicine and Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas.

• Hometown: Zwingle, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, 2001
• Medical Education: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005
• Orthopedic Residency: Summa Health System, Orthopedic Surgery, 2010
• Fellowship: Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Sports Medicine and Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction, 2011

Charles Cassel, M.D.

Charles Cassel, M.D.

Dr. Cassel specializes in sports medicine.  He has experience and training in treating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.

Dr. Cassel is a team physician for St. Ambrose University and Assumption High School.

• Hometown: Algona, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Drake University, Public Administration, 1975
• Medical Education: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1980
• Orthopedic Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1985
• Fellowship: Cincinnati Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, 1986

Suleman Hussain, M.D.

Suleman Hussain, M.D.

Dr. Hussain specializes in sports medicine. He has experience and training in treating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine from the University of California, Los Angeles.

• Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
• Undergraduate Education: Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 2000
• Medical Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2004
• Orthopedic Residency: The University of Chicago Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2009
• Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles, Sports Medicine, 2010

William Irey, M.D.

William Irey, M.D.

Dr. Irey has a special interest in hand and wrist surgery. Common procedures include carpal tunnel surgery, nerve and tendon repair, palmar or digital fasciectomy, and arthroplasty among others.

After residency, he completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

• Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: The University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science in General Science, 1972
• Medical Education: The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1976
• Orthopedic Residency: Mayo Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery, 1981
• Fellowship: University of New Mexico, Hand Surgery, 1982

Richard Kreiter, M.D.

Dr. Kreiter is a general orthopedist who provides conservative treatment options for muscoskeletal problems.  He focuses on the patient by providing prompt, quality, and personal patient care.

• Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Grinnell College 
• Medical Education: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
• Orthopedic Residency: Cincinnati General Hospital

Matthew Lindaman, D.O.

Matthew Lindaman, D.O.

Dr. Lindaman’s practice is focused on joint reconstruction with a special interest in injuries and conditions affecting the hip, knee, and shoulder. He also specializes in arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, arthroplasty, joint replacement, sports medicine, and fracture care.

Dr. Lindaman is the team physician for St. Ambrose University and North Scott High School.

• Hometown: Eldridge, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Cornell College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1990
• Medical Education: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1995
• Orthopedic Residency: Des Peres Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 2000

Myles Luszczyk, D.O.

Myles Luszczyk, D.O.

Dr. Myles Luszczyk has a special interest in treating injuries and disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. After residency, he completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Washington - Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Luszczyk also has an interest in general orthopedics including treatment of injuries and conditions of the upper and lower extremities.

• Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
• Undergraduate Education: University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2001
• Medical Education: Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2005
• Orthopedic Internship: Michigan State University – Pontiac Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2006
• Orthopedic Residency: Michigan State University – Pontiac Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2010
• Fellowship: University of Washington – Harborview Medical Center, 2011

James Lyles, M.D.

James Lyles, M.D.

Dr. Lyles specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Common conditions include: carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, nerve compression and tendon injuries, fracture management, tendonitis, trigger finger, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and Dupuytren’s contracture.

After residency, he completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, University of Louisville in Kentucky.

• Hometown: Queens, New York
• Undergraduate Education: University of Rochester (NY), Bachelor of Arts,  Biostatistics, 1999
• Graduate Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2001
• Medical Education: State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center, College of Medicine, Medical Doctorate, 2005
• Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, General Surgery, 2010
• Fellowship:Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, University of Louisville (KY), Hand and Microsurgery, 2011

Joseph Martin, M.D.

Joseph Martin, M.D.

Dr. Martin has a special interest and expertise in treating the hip and knee. He performs joint replacement and revision surgery of the hip and knee joints, and arthroscopic surgery for knee injuries. He completed fellowship training in knee and hip reconstruction in Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, England.

• Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science, 1984
• Medical Education: The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1988
• Orthopedic Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery, 1993
• Fellowship: Nuffield Orthopaedic Center – England, Hip and Knee Reconstruction, 1994

Timothy Millea, M.D.

Timothy Millea, M.D.

Dr. Millea has a special interest in treating injuries and disorders of the spine. He believes in educating you on your condition and diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and anticipated outcomes. After residency, he completed a fellowship in spine surgery from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Millea also has an interest in general orthopedics, including treating injuries and conditions of the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Dr. Millea is the team physician for Assumption High School.

• Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Washington University (St. Louis), Physical Therapy, 1978
• Medical Education: University of South Alabama, Doctor of Medicine, 1986
• Orthopedic Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 1991
• Fellowship: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Spine Surgery, 1992

Michael Pyevich, M.D.

Michael Pyevich, M.D.

Dr. Pyevich has a special interest in both pediatric orthopedics and treating injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. He completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics from the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Nemours Children’s Clinic. He has experience in treating pediatric conditions including scoloiosis and clubfoot.

• Hometown: Moline, Illinois
• Undergraduate Education: The University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, 1989
• Medical Education: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1993
• Orthopedic Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery, 1998
• Fellowship: Orlando Regional Medical Center, Pediatric Orthopedics, 1999

Peter Rink, D.O.

Peter Rink, D.O.

Dr. Rink has a special interest in sports medicine and treating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, hip, knee, and hand and wrist.

Dr. Rink is a team physician for the Quad City Mallards hockey team and the Davenport Community Schools.

• Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Undergraduate Education: Hope College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1981
• Medical Education: Michigan State University: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1985
• Orthopedic Residency: Detroit Osteopathic Hospital Corporation, Orthopedic Surgery, 1990

Richard Ripperger, M.D.

Richard Ripperger, M.D.

Dr. Ripperger’s specific area of interest is upper extremity surgery, where he evaluates injuries and conditions affecting your shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and then a fellowship in upper extremity surgery.

• Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1971
• Medical Education: The University of Iowa, Doctor of Medicine, 1976; Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (University of Minnesota), Master of Science - Orthopedic Surgery, 1980
• Orthopedic Residency: Mayo Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery, 1980
• Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Hand & Upper Extremity, 1981