Jesse Bauwens, M.D.
Specialties
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Primary Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
Complex Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
MAKO Robotic Assisted Knee & Hip Procedures
Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Periprosthetic Fractures
Fracture Management
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Patella-Femoral Replacement
Biography
Jesse E. Bauwens, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Dr. Jesse Bauwens is a Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgeries.” He completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and then went on to fellowship at the University of Louisville where he trained on the most innovative and up to date joint replacement technology.” As a fellowship-trained surgeon,
Dr. Bauwens provides a highly-trained, highly-skilled focus on providing his patients with the latest technology options, especially as it relates to robotic assisted total joint replacement surgery. His focus on patient care is guided by offering highly specialized care to meet the unique and individual needs of each patient.
Professional Profile
Licensure
- Wisconsin (#61173-20)
ABOS Board Certified – 12/2020
Education
- B.S. Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
2004 – 2008 - Medical Degree
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
May 2012 - Internship
Medical College of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
2012-2013 - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
2013-2017 - Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
2017-2018
Professional Society Memberships
Honors, Awards & Achievements
- University of Wisconsin Dean’s List – 2004 – 2008
- Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship Award – “Embryonic Signal Directed Differentiation of Ep-CAM+ Mouse Endoderm Progenitor Cells.” Mentor: Jon Odorico, M.D., • University of Wisconsin – 2006
- MCW Department of Orthopaedics Intramural Grant – “Outcomes Analysis After Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures with Minimum 12 Month Follow-up” Mentor: Richard Marks, M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin – 2008
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) – 2011
- Walter P. Blount Award in Orthopaedic Surgery – Awarded to senior student who has demonstrated unusual interest and talent in comprehending musculoskeletal disease and injury during the senior orthopaedic rotation. – 2012
- Excellence in Orthopaedic Care For outstanding service by an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident as recognized by peers, staff, patients, students, or faculty. – 2014
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Joseph’s Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Orthopedic Hospital Of Wisconsin
Glendale, WI - Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Brookfield, Wisconsin - Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee, WI|Mequon, WI - Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee, WI|Milwaukee, WI - Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Franklin, WI
Administrative Appointments
- President Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group
Medical College of Wisconsin,
Milwaukee, WI
2009-2010 - Class representative to the Resident Advisory Committee
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Orthopedics,
Milwaukee , WI
2014 & 2017 - Resident Representative to Inpatient Experience Committee
Froedtert Hospital,
Milwaukee, WI
2015
Educational Courses
- AOTrauma – Basic Principles of Fracture Management
San Francisco, CA
2013 - AOTrauma – Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
New Orleans, LA
2015 - AANA – Masters Experience Arthroscopy Course
Rosemont, IL
2015 - MAKO Total Knee Certification
Louisville, KY
2017
Team Coverage
- Medical Tent Volunteer at the Rock ‘n Sole Half Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
2008 - Team Physician for Milwaukee Public School
Milwaukee, WI
2012-2016
Publications and Papers
- Zhongmin, T., Green,A., Usa, K., Matus, I., Bauwens, J., Pietrusz, J., Cowley, A., and Liang, M.
“Renal Regional Proteomes in Young Dahl Salt-Sensitive Rats,” Hypertension, 2008; 51:899- 904. - Sachdeva, S., Baker, J., Bauwens, J., Smith, L., Sodhi, N., Mont, M., and Malkani, A. “Can Revision TKA Patients Achieve Similar Clinical Functional Improvement Compared to Primaries?” Journal of Knee Surgery, 2020, 33(12):1219-1224.
Seeing Patients At These Locations:
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