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“I want to give every patient the same, quality result.”

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As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Thomas J. Bramwell performs hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic procedures. He also sees patients with hand disorders.


Dr. Bramwell owes his interest in medicine, in part, to experiences shadowing the team doctor for his high school football team. His specific interest in orthopedics began during his time playing college football for Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.​​

“Seeing some of my teammates go through injuries and return healthy after surgery made me want to go into orthopedics. I wanted to help people return to their pre-injury activity levels,” Dr. Bramwell said.

He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Iowa and completed his orthopedic residency at Ohio University and Doctors Hospital. He is boardcertified in orthopedic surgery.​​

Dr. Bramwell sees a wide variety of patients, including those who need a hip or knee replacement, arthroscopic procedures or have hand disorders. One of the aspects of orthopedic surgery he enjoys most is the precision it requires.​​

​​“I am a perfectionist, and I strive to do the best work I can every single day,” Dr. Bramwell said. “To be able to improve patients’ quality of life and make them better than they were before they came to my office is what I really enjoy.”

Dr. Bramwell believes an open dialogue with patients is critical to ensuring the best possible outcome for their care.

​​“I am very honest with my patients,” he said. “I want them to understand their situation, diagnosis and what their options are.”

When he is not at work, Dr. Bramwell enjoys running, playing hockey and golfing. He is married with two children.​​

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  • Medical School
    Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine Des Moines, IA, United States, D.O. 2009

    Residency
    OhioHealth - Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH, United States, Orthopedics 2014

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics American Osteopathic Association American Society for Surgery of the Hand

    Board Certifications
    Orthopedic Surgery: 2016

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

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January 29, 2022
He is a very good doctor.
January 31, 2022
I was very impressed with Dr. Bramwell. He listened, explained the problem, but did not pressure me into making a decision until I was ready.
February 22, 2022
Dr. Bramwell did an outstanding job on my knee replacement I have full ROM, minimal scaring & pain that is completely bearable. He is a wonderful ortho MD!
February 25, 2022
Doctor was very articulate and helpful and great personality.
April 4, 2022
Excellent.
May 13, 2022
Thank you.
July 12, 2022
Very common-sense advice.
October 21, 2022
Dr. Bramwell was understanding & patient.
November 11, 2022
I recommend Dr. Bramwell to any one looking for an orthopedic doctor.
March 11, 2022
Referred me on to another knee surgeon & left my case. He told me he would get me back to where I was.
March 11, 2022
Referred me on to another knee surgeon & left my case. He told me he would get me back to where I was.
January 29, 2022
He is a very good doctor.
January 31, 2022
I was very impressed with Dr. Bramwell. He listened, explained the problem, but did not pressure me into making a decision until I was ready.
February 22, 2022
Dr. Bramwell did an outstanding job on my knee replacement I have full ROM, minimal scaring & pain that is completely bearable. He is a wonderful ortho MD!
February 25, 2022
Doctor was very articulate and helpful and great personality.
April 4, 2022
Excellent.
May 13, 2022
Thank you.
July 12, 2022
Very common-sense advice.
October 21, 2022
Dr. Bramwell was understanding & patient.
November 11, 2022
I recommend Dr. Bramwell to any one looking for an orthopedic doctor.
January 29, 2022
He is a very good doctor.
January 31, 2022
I was very impressed with Dr. Bramwell. He listened, explained the problem, but did not pressure me into making a decision until I was ready.
February 22, 2022
Dr. Bramwell did an outstanding job on my knee replacement I have full ROM, minimal scaring & pain that is completely bearable. He is a wonderful ortho MD!
February 25, 2022
Doctor was very articulate and helpful and great personality.
March 11, 2022
Referred me on to another knee surgeon & left my case. He told me he would get me back to where I was.
April 4, 2022
Excellent.
May 13, 2022
Thank you.
July 12, 2022
Very common-sense advice.
October 21, 2022
Dr. Bramwell was understanding & patient.
November 11, 2022
I recommend Dr. Bramwell to any one looking for an orthopedic doctor.
November 11, 2022
I recommend Dr. Bramwell to any one looking for an orthopedic doctor.
October 21, 2022
Dr. Bramwell was understanding & patient.
July 12, 2022
Very common-sense advice.
May 13, 2022
Thank you.
April 4, 2022
Excellent.
March 11, 2022
Referred me on to another knee surgeon & left my case. He told me he would get me back to where I was.
February 25, 2022
Doctor was very articulate and helpful and great personality.
February 22, 2022
Dr. Bramwell did an outstanding job on my knee replacement I have full ROM, minimal scaring & pain that is completely bearable. He is a wonderful ortho MD!
January 31, 2022
I was very impressed with Dr. Bramwell. He listened, explained the problem, but did not pressure me into making a decision until I was ready.
January 29, 2022
He is a very good doctor.

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