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Dr. Theodore Gertel, MD

Dr. Theodore Gertel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Theodore Gertel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin and Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1218 W Kilbourn Ave Ste 301 Milwaukee, WI 53233

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Dr. Gertel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gertel

4.6

10 ratings, 3 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
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Musky Guy – Apr 09, 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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Laura A in Muskego – Dec 20, 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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DG in Racine – Jan 22, 2018
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Dr. Theodore Gertel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orthopaedic...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Bellevue Hospital Center / Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Milwaukee Orthopaedic Group LTD1218 W Kilbourn Ave Ste 301 Milwaukee, WI 53233
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin

    475 W River Woods Pkwy
    Glendale, WI 53212
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Aurora Medical Center-Grafton

    975 Port Washington Rd
    Grafton, WI 53024
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53226
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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