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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin Main Office N18W28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
  • (262) 342-2178

Brief Intro

Dr. Michael Tjarksen is an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin, where he has been providing exceptional care since 1998. Specializing in spine surgery, Dr. Tjarksen leads the Spine Center, focusing on procedures such as simple decompressions to alleviate nerve pressure. Committed to helping patients avoid surgery when possible, he employs a comprehensive approach.

Why The Spine Center at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin? We are comprehensive, collaborative and convenient.

The Spine Center at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin provides the highest level of spinal care from a team of board-certified physicians, fellowship-trained surgeons and non-surgical specialists. They will create a treatment plan that gets patients back to an active lifestyle through the least invasive method possible.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Michigan Medical School - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Location & Hours

  • N18W28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Pain
  • ACL Tears
  • Dislocations
  • Knee Arthritis
  • Runners Knee
  • Hip Pain
  • Patellar Tendon Tear
  • Stress Fractures
  • MCL Injury
  • PCL Injury
  • Hip Labrum Tear
  • Hip Arthritis
  • Tibia Fractures
  • Hip Fractures
  • Patella Fracture
  • Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
  • Meniscal Tears
  • Gluteus Medius Tear
  • Snapping Hip
  • Patellofemoral Instability
  • Knee Injury
  • Hip Injury
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Procedures Performed

  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Knee Cartilage Surgery
  • Non Surgical Treatments
  • Cartilage Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Total Knee Replacement
  • Anterior Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
  • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Surgery and Transplantation
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
  • Revision Hip Replacement
  • Revision Knee Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Centivo
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Quartz
  • Dean Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Unity Health Insurance
  • Wellcare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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