Dr. Russell Grimes completed his undergraduate studies in Exercise Science and Biology at Missouri Western State College in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Attending Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center-College of Podiatric Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, he received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine in 2003. Dr. Grimes completed a three year surgical residency at the Medical Center of Independence in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Grimes performs all types of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, focusing on trauma, Charcot reconstruction, bunions and sports medicine