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“My treatment goals are to help patients optimize their functional abilities and enhance overall health and wellness.”

Provider Bio down arrow

Dr. James Mullen joined Marshfield Clinic Health System in 2011; however, he has been providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to the Northwoods since 1992.

He enjoys working toward sport enhancement with athletes and injury prevention as well as rehabilitation when necessary. Dr. Mullen works with patients of all ages and abilities, enabling them to make the most of their functional capabilities and well-being.

Dr. Mullen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he completed his medical degree and doctoral course work in Exercise Physiology. He completed an Internal Medicine internship and his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at State University of New York, Buffalo.

He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American College of Sports Medicine and the Wisconsin Medical Society.

Dr. Mullen is board-certified in Sports Medicine. His interest stems from his past experiences as an athlete. He was a six-time member U.S. National Speedskating Team. He has multiple top 200 finishes in the American Birkebeiner, a cross-country ski race, and is still actively racing. Dr. Mullen was inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Association Hall of Fame in March 2007.

Dr. Mullen and his family are very involved in wellness and physical activity events in the Minocqua area and have a vested interest in the health and well-being of their community.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI, United States, M.D. 1988

    Internship
    State University of New York - Hospitals Buffalo, NY, United States, Internal Medicine 1989

    Residency
    State University of New York - Hospitals Buffalo, NY, United States, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1992

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American College of Sports Medicine Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 1993, recertified 2013 Sports Medicine: 2013

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (120 ratings, 22 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen as well as everyone that I've had experience duty this facility has been extra awesome!
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen is an outstanding physician, very knowledgeable, helpful and a wonderful man.
May 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing! He is SO knowledgeable about sports/life injuries and so helpful with exercises/stretches that will remedy them and prevent future issues!
May 24, 2022
Dr Mullen completely explained various treatments and helped me make a decision
July 1, 2022
Hands on dr. - awesome. Re-injured shoulder - HE called me back.
July 8, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing, thorough, down to earth and yet extremely knowledgable.
July 14, 2022
Dr. Mullen very GOOD.
July 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen provided hands-on pain relief in the office.
July 27, 2022
I felt I was listened to and felt that I was given what I needed to resolve my issue.
July 27, 2022
Can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen.
August 16, 2022
Dr. Mullen personally assessed and treated my injury. He also provided a plan for rehab at home. Excellent!!!
October 27, 2022
I can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen he is hands down the best.
December 5, 2022
Dr. Mullen's ability to communicate with patients is exceptional. He his most likely the best physician working for Marshfield Clinic.
January 4, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best thoroughly explains things & listens carefully to what the issue is. Best dr. yet!
January 6, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best.
January 10, 2023
Very professional and caring.
January 24, 2023
All excellent
January 27, 2023
Dr. Mullen is a very caring person who is very committed to making me feel better.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Mullen is beyond fabulous; he is always 100% engaged with me during my visit. His knowledge and perceptiveness are awesome, and he has a very useful combination of realisim and optimism.
February 3, 2023
Dr. Mullen is great! I've seen him over the years for different problems, and he knows how best to help me.
February 23, 2023
Dr. Mullen is excellent, listens, explains, very positive, encouraging, and helpful!
August 16, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Mullen's for quite some time. He is very knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and proactive In treatment.
August 16, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Mullen's for quite some time. He is very knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and proactive In treatment.
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen as well as everyone that I've had experience duty this facility has been extra awesome!
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen is an outstanding physician, very knowledgeable, helpful and a wonderful man.
May 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing! He is SO knowledgeable about sports/life injuries and so helpful with exercises/stretches that will remedy them and prevent future issues!
May 24, 2022
Dr Mullen completely explained various treatments and helped me make a decision
July 1, 2022
Hands on dr. - awesome. Re-injured shoulder - HE called me back.
July 8, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing, thorough, down to earth and yet extremely knowledgable.
July 14, 2022
Dr. Mullen very GOOD.
July 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen provided hands-on pain relief in the office.
July 27, 2022
I felt I was listened to and felt that I was given what I needed to resolve my issue.
July 27, 2022
Can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen.
August 16, 2022
Dr. Mullen personally assessed and treated my injury. He also provided a plan for rehab at home. Excellent!!!
October 27, 2022
I can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen he is hands down the best.
December 5, 2022
Dr. Mullen's ability to communicate with patients is exceptional. He his most likely the best physician working for Marshfield Clinic.
January 4, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best thoroughly explains things & listens carefully to what the issue is. Best dr. yet!
January 6, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best.
January 10, 2023
Very professional and caring.
January 24, 2023
All excellent
January 27, 2023
Dr. Mullen is a very caring person who is very committed to making me feel better.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Mullen is beyond fabulous; he is always 100% engaged with me during my visit. His knowledge and perceptiveness are awesome, and he has a very useful combination of realisim and optimism.
February 3, 2023
Dr. Mullen is great! I've seen him over the years for different problems, and he knows how best to help me.
February 23, 2023
Dr. Mullen is excellent, listens, explains, very positive, encouraging, and helpful!
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen as well as everyone that I've had experience duty this facility has been extra awesome!
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen is an outstanding physician, very knowledgeable, helpful and a wonderful man.
May 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing! He is SO knowledgeable about sports/life injuries and so helpful with exercises/stretches that will remedy them and prevent future issues!
May 24, 2022
Dr Mullen completely explained various treatments and helped me make a decision
July 1, 2022
Hands on dr. - awesome. Re-injured shoulder - HE called me back.
July 8, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing, thorough, down to earth and yet extremely knowledgable.
July 14, 2022
Dr. Mullen very GOOD.
July 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen provided hands-on pain relief in the office.
July 27, 2022
I felt I was listened to and felt that I was given what I needed to resolve my issue.
July 27, 2022
Can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen.
August 16, 2022
Dr. Mullen personally assessed and treated my injury. He also provided a plan for rehab at home. Excellent!!!
August 16, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Mullen's for quite some time. He is very knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and proactive In treatment.
October 27, 2022
I can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen he is hands down the best.
December 5, 2022
Dr. Mullen's ability to communicate with patients is exceptional. He his most likely the best physician working for Marshfield Clinic.
January 4, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best thoroughly explains things & listens carefully to what the issue is. Best dr. yet!
January 6, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best.
January 10, 2023
Very professional and caring.
January 24, 2023
All excellent
January 27, 2023
Dr. Mullen is a very caring person who is very committed to making me feel better.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Mullen is beyond fabulous; he is always 100% engaged with me during my visit. His knowledge and perceptiveness are awesome, and he has a very useful combination of realisim and optimism.
February 3, 2023
Dr. Mullen is great! I've seen him over the years for different problems, and he knows how best to help me.
February 23, 2023
Dr. Mullen is excellent, listens, explains, very positive, encouraging, and helpful!
February 23, 2023
Dr. Mullen is excellent, listens, explains, very positive, encouraging, and helpful!
February 3, 2023
Dr. Mullen is great! I've seen him over the years for different problems, and he knows how best to help me.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Mullen is beyond fabulous; he is always 100% engaged with me during my visit. His knowledge and perceptiveness are awesome, and he has a very useful combination of realisim and optimism.
January 27, 2023
Dr. Mullen is a very caring person who is very committed to making me feel better.
January 24, 2023
All excellent
January 10, 2023
Very professional and caring.
January 6, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best.
January 4, 2023
Dr. Mullen is the best thoroughly explains things & listens carefully to what the issue is. Best dr. yet!
December 5, 2022
Dr. Mullen's ability to communicate with patients is exceptional. He his most likely the best physician working for Marshfield Clinic.
October 27, 2022
I can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen he is hands down the best.
August 16, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Mullen's for quite some time. He is very knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and proactive In treatment.
August 16, 2022
Dr. Mullen personally assessed and treated my injury. He also provided a plan for rehab at home. Excellent!!!
July 27, 2022
Can't say enough good about Dr. Mullen.
July 27, 2022
I felt I was listened to and felt that I was given what I needed to resolve my issue.
July 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen provided hands-on pain relief in the office.
July 14, 2022
Dr. Mullen very GOOD.
July 8, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing, thorough, down to earth and yet extremely knowledgable.
July 1, 2022
Hands on dr. - awesome. Re-injured shoulder - HE called me back.
May 24, 2022
Dr Mullen completely explained various treatments and helped me make a decision
May 20, 2022
Dr. Mullen is amazing! He is SO knowledgeable about sports/life injuries and so helpful with exercises/stretches that will remedy them and prevent future issues!
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen is an outstanding physician, very knowledgeable, helpful and a wonderful man.
May 3, 2022
Dr. Mullen as well as everyone that I've had experience duty this facility has been extra awesome!

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