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Dr. Greg Watchmaker, MD

Dr. Greg Watchmaker, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Greg Watchmaker, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Mequon, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Aurora Medical Center Burlington and Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 94 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (94 reviews)

Practice

1535 W Market St Mequon, WI 53092

Make an Appointment

(262) 241-9224

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Watchmaker specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Watchmaker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watchmaker

4.8

94 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Rocks – Oct 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pops Sherman – Feb 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patty – Dec 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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NBA – Jan 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Diane Forman – Sep 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Liz J in Wauwatosa , WI – Jan 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phil in Whitefish Bay, WI – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roberta Pratt in Sussex, WI – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Willms in Waterford Wis – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Beth H. in Milwaukee, WI – Oct 25, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Mike G in Racine – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Jeff R in Cedar Grove, WI – Dec 25, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Greg Watchmaker, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Mequon, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Aurora Medical Center Burlington and Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
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  • "Advances in Peripheral Nerve Surgery, 1997

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: The Essentials, Thieme (1999) "Management of Acute Nerve Injuries" by Greg Watchmaker

  • Intraneural topography of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel facilitates anterior transposition, 1994

  • Acute Vascular Injury Associated with Fracture of the Distal Radius, 2008

  • Milwaukee Magazine Top Docs, 2008

  • Avoidance of transection of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve in carpal tunnel release, 1996

  • Additional publication list at www.themilwaukeehandcenter.com

  • Management of Peripheral Nerve Problems, W.B. Saunders (1997) "Clinical Applications of Nerve Topography" by Greg Watchmaker and ME Jabaley

  • Considerations in Pediatric Hand Surgery, 1997

  • Management of Peripheral Nerve Problems, 1997

  • Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity, McGraw-Hill (1996) "Nerve Injury and Repair, 1996

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Kaplan Award, 1989

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Locations

Practice

Office1535 W Market St Mequon, WI 53092
1

Practice

Office2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 860 Milwaukee, WI 53215
2

Practice

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin475 W River Woods Pkwy Glendale, WI 53212
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

    2900 W Oklahoma Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53215
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aurora Medical Center Burlington

    252 McHenry St
    Burlington, WI 53105
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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