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Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.4 (36)
Map Pin Small Pewaukee, WI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD

Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pewaukee, WI. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and is affiliated with ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Tjarksen an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Tjarksen works at Practice in Pewaukee, WI with other offices in Brookfield, WI, Waukesha, WI and Mukwonago, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Back Pain and Upper Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tjarksen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Oaw Asc LLC
    N15W28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 303-5018
  2. 2
    Office
    285 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 303-5055
  3. 3
    Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital
    725 American Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 928-1000
  4. 4
    Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin Sc
    1231 S Rochester St Ste 100, Mukwonago, WI 53149 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 303-5055

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  • ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
  • Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

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Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondrocalcinosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
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    3.4
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1639152747
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Michigan Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • yale University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Tjarksen has seen patients for Back Pain and Upper Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tjarksen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Tjarksen. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tjarksen.

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