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“I really enjoy helping people get back to their previous level of function.”​​


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Dr. Darren P. Corteen, an orthopedic surgeon, specializes in sports medicine focusing on knee and shoulder injuries. He treats work-related injuries.


Dr. Corteen’s early interest in sports led him to pursue his specialty of sports medicine, a subspecialty of orthopedics. Although most of his patients are athletes, he also sees many people whose injuries are work-related.

“I treat knee and shoulder injuries primarily, and I have a special interest in cartilage injuries,” he said. He is one of the only orthopedic surgeons in the Marshfield Clinic Health System who performs arthroscopic surgery of the hip. These procedures are a consideration for a relatively small number of patients and can be complicated because they sometimes involve modifying the alignment of bones to change how the patient carries weight.

Dr. Corteen earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Wayne State University Hospitals in Detroit, and a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. He chose to come to Marshfield Clinic primarily because he and his wife are both natives of Wisconsin.

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  • Medical School
    University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Medicine & Public Health Madison, WI, United States, M.D. 1996

    Internship
    Wayne State University - Hospitals & Clinics Detroit, MI, United States, Orthopedic Surgery 1997

    Residency
    Wayne State University - Hospitals & Clinics Detroit, MI, United States, Orthopedic Surgery 2004

    Fellowship
    University of Wisconsin - Hospitals & Clinics Madison, WI, United States, Sports Medicine 2005

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association Arthroscopy Association of North America Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Orthopedic Sports Medicine: 2010 Orthopedic Surgery: 2007

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

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4.5
out of 5 (47 ratings, 7 comments)
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Provider explanations of my problem
4.5
Provider concern for my questions
4.5
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.6
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.6
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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May 9, 2022
Excellent doctor listened to my concerns, was thorough, and caring, as well as helping so my knee can be back to normal finally!
May 25, 2022
Dr. Corteen is an absolutely amazing dr. Would recommend to everybody. Great experience with him.
July 11, 2022
Excellent care.
August 2, 2022
Dr. Corteen has been the best orthopedic doctor I have had - He truly listens and comes up w/the best plan of action.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen has far exceeded my expectation in the care he has provided me over the past 6 months. He is professional, informative & truly cares about his patient. I would recommend him highly.
August 12, 2022
Care provider left saying he would be right back and never returned. Never got questions answered by provider.
May 16, 2022
Wasn't in the exam very long!
May 16, 2022
Wasn't in the exam very long!
August 12, 2022
Care provider left saying he would be right back and never returned. Never got questions answered by provider.
May 9, 2022
Excellent doctor listened to my concerns, was thorough, and caring, as well as helping so my knee can be back to normal finally!
May 25, 2022
Dr. Corteen is an absolutely amazing dr. Would recommend to everybody. Great experience with him.
July 11, 2022
Excellent care.
August 2, 2022
Dr. Corteen has been the best orthopedic doctor I have had - He truly listens and comes up w/the best plan of action.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen has far exceeded my expectation in the care he has provided me over the past 6 months. He is professional, informative & truly cares about his patient. I would recommend him highly.
May 9, 2022
Excellent doctor listened to my concerns, was thorough, and caring, as well as helping so my knee can be back to normal finally!
May 16, 2022
Wasn't in the exam very long!
May 25, 2022
Dr. Corteen is an absolutely amazing dr. Would recommend to everybody. Great experience with him.
July 11, 2022
Excellent care.
August 2, 2022
Dr. Corteen has been the best orthopedic doctor I have had - He truly listens and comes up w/the best plan of action.
August 12, 2022
Care provider left saying he would be right back and never returned. Never got questions answered by provider.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen has far exceeded my expectation in the care he has provided me over the past 6 months. He is professional, informative & truly cares about his patient. I would recommend him highly.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen has far exceeded my expectation in the care he has provided me over the past 6 months. He is professional, informative & truly cares about his patient. I would recommend him highly.
August 12, 2022
Care provider left saying he would be right back and never returned. Never got questions answered by provider.
August 2, 2022
Dr. Corteen has been the best orthopedic doctor I have had - He truly listens and comes up w/the best plan of action.
July 11, 2022
Excellent care.
May 25, 2022
Dr. Corteen is an absolutely amazing dr. Would recommend to everybody. Great experience with him.
May 16, 2022
Wasn't in the exam very long!
May 9, 2022
Excellent doctor listened to my concerns, was thorough, and caring, as well as helping so my knee can be back to normal finally!

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