
Dr. Jake D. Bauwens
Specialties
Back Pain & Injuries
Neck Pain & Injuries
Spine & Scoliosis
Herniated Disc
Bulging Disc
Sciatic
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Bone Spurs
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopedic Fractures
Workplace Injuries
Biography
Dr. Lawrence J. Maciolek
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Lawrence Maciolek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Harvard Medical School. He has extensive expertise with the neck and spinal conditions, including herniated disc, bulging disc, sciatica, spinal arthritis, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and degenerative disc diseases. His practice focuses on providing his patients with treatment options to give them relief from pain and a quick return to their daily activities.
As a specialist in spinal surgery, Dr. Maciolek dedicates his practice to finding the optimal treatment solution for his patient’s neck or back condition. He utilizes a range of strategies to help patients achieve their goals without surgical treatment. For those patients requiring surgery, Dr. Maciolek strives to provide the least invasive option to quickly reduce pain and restore the quality of life.
Professional Profile
Licensure
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certification - Medicine and Surgery
Wisconsin
Massachusetts - DEA Registration
Education
- Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Madison, WI
1997-2001 - Duke University
Bachelor of Science in
Engineering Cum Laude
Honors: Dean’s List with Distinction
Theo C. Pilkington Memorial
Award and Scholarship
Durham, NC
1993-1997 - Graduate Training
Harvard Medical School
Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship
Boston, MA
2006-2007 - Medical College of Wisconsin
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Chief Resident
Milwaukee, WI
2002-2006
2005-2006 - Medical College of Wisconsin
Surgical Internship
Milwaukee, WI
2001-2002
Membership In Professional Affiliations
- Columbia-St. Mary’s-Milwaukee
- Columbia-St. Mary’s-Ozaukee
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin
- Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Honors, Awards & Achievements
- J. William Fielding Award for Outstanding Resident / Fellow Paper
First Place
One-Year mortality rates in elderly patients with cervical spine fractures The Cervical Spine Research Society. 2007 - J. William Fielding Award for Outstanding Resident / Fellow Paper
First Place - One-Year mortality rates in elderly patients with cervical spine fractures
The Cervical Spine Research Society. 2007.
Hospital Affiliations
- Columbia-St. Mary’s Milwaukee
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin
- Columbia-St. Mary’s
Ozaukee - Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
Contact and Locations
2500 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 500
Wauwatosa,WI 53226
Phone: 414-257-2525
Fax: 414-257-1772

525 W. River Woods Parkway, Suite 130
Glendale (Milwaukee),WI 53212
Phone: 414-961-0304
Fax: 414-961-2061

Creekside Center Building
N54W6135 Mill Street, Suite 200
Cedarburg,WI 53012
Phone: 414-257-2525
Fax: 262-377-6727

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