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Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD
3.4 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pewaukee, WI.
Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD
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Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Pewaukee, WI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pewaukee, WI.

About

Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pewaukee, WI and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tjarksen has experience treating conditions like Back Pain and Upper Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tjarksen received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tjarksen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Low Back Pain
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Preferred (Select Network)-WI POS
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-WI
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Oaw Asc LLC
    N15W28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
  2. 2 Office
    285 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
  3. 3 Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital
    725 American Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
  4. 4 Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin Sc
    1231 S Rochester St Ste 100, Mukwonago, WI 53149

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tjarksen
3.4
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Sep 29, 2021
He was very patient with me. Properly took the time to discover my problem. Was very clear as to what the next procedure will be. Spent two hours to diagnose me.
— Sep 29, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Providing the highest quality of care for my patients using minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Pewaukee, WI and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1996
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tjarksen's profile.

Dr. Tjarksen frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain and Upper Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD is affiliated with ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Tjarksen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital

    791 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc, WI

  • Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

    725 American Ave, Waukesha, WI