
Dr. Jacqueline Mlsna
Specialties
Sports Medicine
General Orthopedics
Knee Injuries
Knee Surgery
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Surgery
Total Knee Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Fracture Care
Trauma Care
Biography
Dr. Jacqueline S. Mlsna
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Jacqueline Mlsna is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing on sports medicine, fracture care and joint replacement.
Philosophy – “Patients deserve the personal attention of their physician who should partner with them in forming a personalized diagnosis and treatment plan. Many orthopedic surgeons in this community have abandoned the traditional doctor/patient relationship, choosing to provide only the most technical aspects of their patients’ care. Most of the evaluation, examination and consultation is provided by an assistant with considerably less training and experience. In this model of care, surgeons do not see their patients in the hospital after surgery, nor do they provide personal aftercare in the office. I believe, on the other hand, that the doctor/patient relationship is crucial to a patient’s care. In my view, personal interaction between a physician and patient provides the best opportunity for proper diagnosis and treatment, along with the best opportunity for a good outcome.
Every patient deserves and should expect nothing less.”
Professional Profile
Licensure
- State of Wisconsin License #24551
Specialty Board Certification
- Diplomat American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
1994, Recertification – June 2004, January 2025
Education
- Undergraduate
Loyola University Chicago, Illinois
B.S. in Biology – 1977-1981;
Honors, Magna Cum Laude
M.S. Candidate 1981-1983 - Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Rockford, Illinois
M.D. 1983-1987; Honors - Internship
Medicine/Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
June 1987 – June 1988 - Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
July 1988 – June 1992
Membership In Professional Affiliations & Activities
- Fellow – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Wisconsin State Medical Society
- Milwaukee Orthopedic Society
- State of Wisconsin Orthopedic Society
- Mount Mary College Team Physician
- Alverno College Team Physician
- Assistant Softball Coach, Mount Mary College 2011
- Grade School basketball, volleyball & softball coach
- Athletic Board Member: St. Do
- Board Member Notre Dame – Don Bosco Basketball League
- Brookfield Park & Rec Softball League 1988-present
- Active Basketball, Volleyball & Tennis Player
Honors, Awards & Achievements
- Excellence In Orthopaedic Patient Care, Schwab Skeleton
Medical College of Wisconsin – Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery – 2019 - Excellence In Orthopaedic Patient Care
Medical College of Wisconsin – Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery – 2016 - Rush Medical College Dean’s Fellowship
Rush University Medical College – 2012 - Graduation with Distinction
University of Wisconsin -Madison – 2009 - Alpha Epsilon Delta
University of Wisconsin – Madison – 2007 - National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Wisconsin – Madison – 2007 - National Honor Society – 2005
Lectures & Presentations
- 2021, Bauwens J.D., Distal biceps rupture: Acute primary repair vs Chronic reconstruction with semitendinosis allograft, University of South Florida Orthopaedic Research Day, Tampa, FL
- 2020, Bauwens J.D., Learning curve associated with anterior total hip arthroplasty, Medical College of Wisconsin Annual Gould Lectureship, Milwaukee, WI
- 2020, Bauwens J.D., The young osteoarthritic knee: High tibial osteotomy versus Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and Total knee arthroplasty for isolated medial compartment OA, Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI
- 2019, Bauwens J.D., Acute achilles tendon rupture: Evaluation and management, Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI
- 2019, Bauwens J.D., Orthopaedic cadaveric anatomy session for common sports medicine related injuries, 31stAnnual MCW Sports Medicine Symposium, Milwaukee, WI
Research
- 2020-2021, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Faculty Mentor: Mark Mighell, M.D.
“Distal biceps rupture: Acute primary repair vs. Chronic reconstruction with semitendinosus allograft.” (Submitted for publication) - 2017-2020, Medical College of Wisconsin, Faculty Mentor: Joseph Schwab, M.D.
“Study of learning curve associated with anterior total hip arthroplasty in single surgeon database.” (Post data analysis) - 2016-present, Medical College of Wisconsin, Faculty Mentor: Gregory Schmeling, M.D.
“Gait analysis in intramedullary tibial nail placement for isolated tibial shaft fractures.” - 2013-2014, Rush University Medical Center, Faculty Mentor: Brett Levine, M.D.
“Study of lower extremity alignment in patients with osteoarthritis with previous total knee arthroplasty.” - 2012, Rush University Medical Center, Faculty Mentor: Vincent Wang, Ph.D.
“Study of in vivo (murine) tendinopathy model with TGF-beta1 injections into achilles tendon for mechanical testing, histology and qPCR assessments.” - 2007-2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Faculty Mentor: Kurt Saupe Ph.D (decd.)
“Research focusing on localizing AMPK activity in white adipose tissue in obese murine models, as well as defining physiologic response to thermogenic challenges in AMPK -/- mice. Assisted with various cardiovascular stem cell projects.”
Community Involvement
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Milwaukee Orthopaedic Society
- Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society
Contact and Locations
2500 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 500
Wauwatosa,WI 53226
Phone: 414-257-2525
Fax: 414-257-1772

Professional Profile
Licensure
- State of Wisconsin Medicine and Surgery License, 7/22/16 (Active)
- State of Florida Medicine and Surgery License, 3/10/2020 (Active)
Education
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of South Florida and Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Tampa, FL - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI - Orthopaedic Surgery Internship
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI - Medical Degree
Rush University Medical College
Chicago, IL - Bachelor of Sciences, Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI
Membership In Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Milwaukee Orthopaedic Society
- Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society
Honors, Awards & Achievements
- Excellence In Orthopaedic Patient Care, Schwab Skeleton
Medical College of Wisconsin – Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery – 2019 - Excellence In Orthopaedic Patient Care
Medical College of Wisconsin – Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery – 2016 - Rush Medical College Dean’s Fellowship
Rush University Medical College – 2012 - Graduation with Distinction
University of Wisconsin -Madison – 2009 - Alpha Epsilon Delta
University of Wisconsin – Madison – 2007 - National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Wisconsin – Madison – 2007 - National Honor Society – 2005
Lectures & Presentations
- 2021, Bauwens J.D., Distal biceps rupture: Acute primary repair vs Chronic reconstruction with semitendinosis allograft, University of South Florida Orthopaedic Research Day, Tampa, FL
- 2020, Bauwens J.D., Learning curve associated with anterior total hip arthroplasty, Medical College of Wisconsin Annual Gould Lectureship, Milwaukee, WI
- 2020, Bauwens J.D., The young osteoarthritic knee: High tibial osteotomy versus Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and Total knee arthroplasty for isolated medial compartment OA, Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI
- 2019, Bauwens J.D., Acute achilles tendon rupture: Evaluation and management, Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI
- 2019, Bauwens J.D., Orthopaedic cadaveric anatomy session for common sports medicine related injuries, 31stAnnual MCW Sports Medicine Symposium, Milwaukee, WI
Research
- 2020-2021, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Faculty Mentor: Mark Mighell, M.D.
“Distal biceps rupture: Acute primary repair vs. Chronic reconstruction with semitendinosus allograft.” (Submitted for publication) - 2017-2020, Medical College of Wisconsin, Faculty Mentor: Joseph Schwab, M.D.
“Study of learning curve associated with anterior total hip arthroplasty in single surgeon database.” (Post data analysis) - 2016-present, Medical College of Wisconsin, Faculty Mentor: Gregory Schmeling, M.D.
“Gait analysis in intramedullary tibial nail placement for isolated tibial shaft fractures.” - 2013-2014, Rush University Medical Center, Faculty Mentor: Brett Levine, M.D.
“Study of lower extremity alignment in patients with osteoarthritis with previous total knee arthroplasty.” - 2012, Rush University Medical Center, Faculty Mentor: Vincent Wang, Ph.D.
“Study of in vivo (murine) tendinopathy model with TGF-beta1 injections into achilles tendon for mechanical testing, histology and qPCR assessments.” - 2007-2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Faculty Mentor: Kurt Saupe Ph.D (decd.)
“Research focusing on localizing AMPK activity in white adipose tissue in obese murine models, as well as defining physiologic response to thermogenic challenges in AMPK -/- mice. Assisted with various cardiovascular stem cell projects.”
Community Involvement
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Milwaukee Orthopaedic Society
- Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society