Biography
Dr. Anthony A. Ferguson
Foot & Ankle
Sports Medicine
Dr. Ferguson practices general orthopedics with an emphasis on foot and ankle conditions. His clinical interests include ankle arthroscopy, sports injuries, fractures, reconstructive surgery, and workers comp injuries. He is fellowship-trained in complex foot and ankle issues. By individualizing their treatment, his patients can make informed choices regarding all care options, not just surgery.
Professional Profile
Education
- Undergraduate
Occidental College, Cum Laude Graduate Honors Program
Scholar Athlete Award, 1990
Captains Award: Intercollegiate Football, 1989
Los Angeles, California
Bachelors of Arts
1990 - Postgraduate Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship & Residency
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1994 – 1999 - American Sports Medicine Institute
Foot & Ankle Fellowship
Mentor: John S. Gould, MD
Birmingham, Alabama
1999-2000 - Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
1994
Memberships in Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society
- Wisconsin State Medical Society
- Wisconsin Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Club
- Mid-America Orthopedic Association
- Milwaukee County Medical Society
- Milwaukee Orthopedic Society
- State of Wisconsin Orthopedic Society
- Clinical & Laboratory Instructor, AO/ASIF Operating Room Personnel – Milwaukee, WI: August 1998
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery – October 1, 2001 to Present
Hospital Affiliations
- Orthopedic Hospital Of Wisconsin
Glendale, WI - Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Ozaukee, WI|Milwaukee, WI
Specialty Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2002 – Present
Contact and Locations
525 W. River Woods Parkway, Suite 130
Glendale (Milwaukee),WI 53212
Phone: 414-961-0304
Fax: 414-961-2061
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