Dr. Donald Middleton
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Surgery
Fracture & Trauma
Hip Joint Replacement
Knee Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Sports Medicine
Biography
Dr. Donald K. Middleton
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Donald Middleton is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of orthopedic experience.
In Dr. Middleton’s orthopaedic surgery practice, he offers personalized state-of-the-art care with both surgical and non-surgical options. He enjoys educating his patients about treatment options and working with them to decide on a treatment plan. Dr. Middleton’s training and experience in multiple areas helps him to take care of most musculoskeletal problems.
Professional Profile
Board Certification
Education
- Undergraduate
Northwestern University Honors Program
Bachelors of Science
Evanston, Illinois
1986
- Postgraduate Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1988-1989 - Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Residency
1988-1993 - Hip & Knee Surgery
Addenbrookes Hospital
Externship
Cambridge, England
Fall 1992 - Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
Honors Program in Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
1988
Membership In Professional Affiliations
- Fellow: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Wisconsin State Medical Society
- Milwaukee County Medical Society
- Milwaukee Orthopedic Society
- State of Wisconsin Orthopedic Society
Hospital Affiliations
- Orthopedic Hospital Of Wisconsin
Glendale, WI - Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Ozaukee, W|Milwaukee, WI
Administrative Appointments
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
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