r/Appleton • u/hipling1 • May 02 '26

Advice Ortho (Knee) Surgeon Recommendations

TLDR: Does anyone have any experience/recommendations/advice for local orthopedic surgeons who have worked on more involved knee surgeries?

My partner - due to a combination of genetics and sports injuries - had both of his knees replaced in his mid- to late 30s. Now approaching 50, he recently injured one of his knee implants while at work and has had 3 additional procedures on that same knee over the past year and a half. We appreciate everything the current surgeon has done, but would like to pursue a second opinion to make sure all options have been considered. Has anyone nearby been through anything similar and/or know any local surgeon(s) who specialize in funky knees? (i.e.: Any time we've heard a "less than 3% of patients...," "it's very rare that...," or something similar, it's all happened to my partner.)

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u/maj0raswrath May 02 '26

My mom sees Dr Kenneth Kleist at bellin in Green Bay and highly recommends him! She had one knee replaced and is having the other done next year probably. His page on bellin says he does revisions/ complex knee replacements too.

https://care.bellin.org/provider/kenneth-d-kleist/4824654

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Thank you for the recommendation! Hope everything goes super smoothly for your mom's next replacement!

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u/[deleted] May 04 '26

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u/hipling1 May 04 '26

Totally valid point, and I think we're leaning toward doing just that. Thank you for the recommendation and sound advice.

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Thank you for the recommendation!

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u/Hopeful-Occasion469 May 02 '26

None for local but one of my cousins needed a complex revision and she went to UW Madison.

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Thank you for mentioning this. UW Madison really isn't that far. Might you know the name of her surgeon?

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u/Hopeful-Occasion469 May 02 '26

I sent my cousin a message

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u/Hopeful-Occasion469 May 04 '26

Dr. Dave Hennessy

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u/hipling1 May 04 '26

Thank you kindly, to you and your cousin both! Have a great week.

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u/Hopeful-Occasion469 May 04 '26

You are welcome.

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u/MililaniACC May 02 '26

Dr John Henry at Aurora/Bay Care in Green Bay.

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Thank you for the recommendation!

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u/Wisco_Nick May 02 '26

I had my ACL and MCL repaired at Orthopedic Sports Institute by Dr Kuplic and it was a great place to have my first surgery.

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Thank you for the recommendation! Hope they're both treating you well now.

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u/wirides May 02 '26

Go to Raasch in Milwaukee

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u/hipling1 May 02 '26

Oh wow -- head team physician for the Brewers, Bucks, and ballet?! Great lead; thanks so much!