Residents of Madison have access to several healthcare systems, including UW Health, SSM Health, and UnityPoint Health. American Family Children’s Hospital offers excellent children’s care in the area and is nationally ranked #32 in cardiology and heart surgery. William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital is the largest facility serving veterans in Madison. It also has six outpatient clinics throughout the surrounding area.
U.S. News ranks University of Wisconsin Hospitals as Madison’s #1 healthcare system. University of Wisconsin Hospitals nationally ranks in four adult specialties and one children’s specialty, including:
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Madison ranks #2 in the region and is high performing in nine procedures and conditions, including:
An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?
Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:
What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?
Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:
What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?
Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include: