St Luke's Clinic-Alexander

Derek F. Ipsen, DO is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is retired from the Army having earned the rank of colonel, and served as an orthopedic surgeon in Germany, Afghanistan, Kuwait, as well as several posts throughout the United States, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Maryland. Prior to his medical education, Dr. Ipsen earned his bachelor's degree in pre-med biology from Utah State University, graduating cum laude and earning recognition as a distinguished military graduate.

North Canyon Medical Center is a small, rural medical center located in Gooding Idaho. We offer an expansive line of healthcare services including, emergency services, addiction medicine, diagnostic imaging, behavioral health, laboratory, dermatology, family medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, quick care, hand & wrist surgeon, sleep studies, urology, and much more.The people we serve are our families, friends, and neighbors. We want to ensure that our patients can stay close to home without sacrificing the quality of medical care they deserve. Whether you’re a patient, visitor, vendor, doctor, family, or staff, we strive to ensure you feel valued and that we are a source of pride for the communities we serve.