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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

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.3
out of 5 (47 ratings, 15 comments)
4.4
Provider explanations of my problem
4.3
Provider concern for my questions
4.4
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.4
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.4
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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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.
March 2, 2023
He's a good physician...
March 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen is one of the best ortho surgeons I have ever had. If I had a way to recognize him more than I already have, I would.
April 17, 2023
Dr. Corteen is always kind and patient, but efficient in his care delivery.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very good - after he explained my problem to me and urgency
May 17, 2023
Very good experience.
June 23, 2023
Ton of confidence/respect for in Dr. Corteen.
July 11, 2023
Already have referred to Dr. Corteen.
August 4, 2023
We talked about golfing. He felt it was best to just play the short game. No driving the ball. I agreed.
November 7, 2023
Dr. Corteen was exceptionally professional and extremely helpful. Additionally his conservative approach to my care has been very successful.
June 15, 2023
Dr. Corteen did my surgery. He was a great surgeon but he has no people skills (very short, awkward).
April 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very helpful.
July 26, 2023
Patient drove 3 hrs. to get 10 min. of face time w/nurse & dr. together.
August 9, 2023
When I had a question, he would not explain it. He is to rushed to give PROPER post op care! He is very short with you! Did not feel comfortable at all with this. Would not come back after this...
September 20, 2023
Dr. Corteen is probably a good doctor but not a people person. He doesn't explain anything...
September 20, 2023
Dr. Corteen is probably a good doctor but not a people person. He doesn't explain anything...
August 9, 2023
When I had a question, he would not explain it. He is to rushed to give PROPER post op care! He is very short with you! Did not feel comfortable at all with this. Would not come back after this...
July 26, 2023
Patient drove 3 hrs. to get 10 min. of face time w/nurse & dr. together.
April 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very helpful.
June 15, 2023
Dr. Corteen did my surgery. He was a great surgeon but he has no people skills (very short, awkward).
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.
March 2, 2023
He's a good physician...
March 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen is one of the best ortho surgeons I have ever had. If I had a way to recognize him more than I already have, I would.
April 17, 2023
Dr. Corteen is always kind and patient, but efficient in his care delivery.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very good - after he explained my problem to me and urgency
May 17, 2023
Very good experience.
June 23, 2023
Ton of confidence/respect for in Dr. Corteen.
July 11, 2023
Already have referred to Dr. Corteen.
August 4, 2023
We talked about golfing. He felt it was best to just play the short game. No driving the ball. I agreed.
November 7, 2023
Dr. Corteen was exceptionally professional and extremely helpful. Additionally his conservative approach to my care has been very successful.
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.
March 2, 2023
He's a good physician...
March 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen is one of the best ortho surgeons I have ever had. If I had a way to recognize him more than I already have, I would.
April 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very helpful.
April 17, 2023
Dr. Corteen is always kind and patient, but efficient in his care delivery.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very good - after he explained my problem to me and urgency
May 17, 2023
Very good experience.
June 15, 2023
Dr. Corteen did my surgery. He was a great surgeon but he has no people skills (very short, awkward).
June 23, 2023
Ton of confidence/respect for in Dr. Corteen.
July 11, 2023
Already have referred to Dr. Corteen.
July 26, 2023
Patient drove 3 hrs. to get 10 min. of face time w/nurse & dr. together.
August 4, 2023
We talked about golfing. He felt it was best to just play the short game. No driving the ball. I agreed.
August 9, 2023
When I had a question, he would not explain it. He is to rushed to give PROPER post op care! He is very short with you! Did not feel comfortable at all with this. Would not come back after this...
September 20, 2023
Dr. Corteen is probably a good doctor but not a people person. He doesn't explain anything...
November 7, 2023
Dr. Corteen was exceptionally professional and extremely helpful. Additionally his conservative approach to my care has been very successful.
November 7, 2023
Dr. Corteen was exceptionally professional and extremely helpful. Additionally his conservative approach to my care has been very successful.
September 20, 2023
Dr. Corteen is probably a good doctor but not a people person. He doesn't explain anything...
August 9, 2023
When I had a question, he would not explain it. He is to rushed to give PROPER post op care! He is very short with you! Did not feel comfortable at all with this. Would not come back after this...
August 4, 2023
We talked about golfing. He felt it was best to just play the short game. No driving the ball. I agreed.
July 26, 2023
Patient drove 3 hrs. to get 10 min. of face time w/nurse & dr. together.
July 11, 2023
Already have referred to Dr. Corteen.
June 23, 2023
Ton of confidence/respect for in Dr. Corteen.
June 15, 2023
Dr. Corteen did my surgery. He was a great surgeon but he has no people skills (very short, awkward).
May 17, 2023
Very good experience.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very good - after he explained my problem to me and urgency
April 17, 2023
Dr. Corteen is always kind and patient, but efficient in his care delivery.
April 9, 2023
Dr. Corteen was very helpful.
March 31, 2023
Dr. Corteen is one of the best ortho surgeons I have ever had. If I had a way to recognize him more than I already have, I would.
March 2, 2023
He's a good physician...
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.

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