Courageous Crossroads

Strong Hands, Stronger Heart: Dr. Honkamp on Empathy and Endurance

Jeff Johnson

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Dr. Nicholas Honkamp is an orthopedic surgeon based in Des Moines, Iowa, and the president of DMOS Orthopaedic Centers. Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, Dr. Honkamp studied at the University of Notre Dame and later earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. His journey into orthopedics began through hands-on experience in athletic training, and he has since built a career grounded in empathy, resilience, and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Honkamp shares deeply personal stories of loss, including the passing of his sister and father, and reflects
on how those experiences shaped his understanding of courage. He discusses the quiet strength of his mother, the importance of pressing forward in the face of grief, and how being a parent and surgeon continually calls him to practice compassion and conviction.

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