Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | Aspirus Health Care
Orthopedic • Wausau, WI
About
Aspirus Health Care in Wausau offers comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services as part of its nonprofit health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Key points: - Part of Aspirus Health, a 19-hospital, nonprofit system serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, and parts of Michigan. - Orthopedics and sports medicine are integrated into the system’s broader care offerings, including heart, cancer, women's health, primary care, and outpatient services. - Aspirus Wausau Hospital, a flagship facility, provides a wide range of medical services and care coordination, with emphasis on patient safety and quality. - Access options include medical records, billing resources, and community classes/events; contact via Aspirus general lines or social media for specific orthopedic appointment needs. - Headquarters: Wausau, WI; main contact numbers: 800-283-2881 or 715-847-2121.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic
Address
2815 New Pinery Road, Portage, WI
Phone
(800) 283-2881
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8am–3pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the Orthopedic Walk-In Care locations?
Orthopedic Walk-In Care is available at designated locations (listed in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine section).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD (Dr. James Sutherland): 5.0/5.0 (82 ratings)
- rater8 (Dr. Rick Abuzzahab): 4.8/5.0 (739 ratings)
- rater8 (Dr. Leila Borders): 5.0/5.0 (155 ratings)
- rater8 (Dr. Jeremy Russell): 4.9/5.0 (218 ratings)
- Birdeye (Aspirus Wausau Hospital): 4.9/5.0 (104 ratings)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and professional surgical care, particularly for joint replacements
- Clear, thorough communication and explanation of conditions and procedures
- Compassionate and friendly staff and bedside manner
- Successful surgical outcomes and efficient patient care processes
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding bedside manner or feeling rushed during consultations
- Concerns about administrative processes, online portal difficulties, and perceived unnecessary costs
- Inconsistent patient experiences with broader hospital services
"Dr. Sutherland patiently answered all my questions, and it was a long list, too. Thank you, Dr. Sutherland and staff for the excellent care."
— Patient review for Dr. James Sutherland (rater8)"His positive attitude helped me feel comfortable both before and after the surgery. Very pleased with my experience with him!"
— Patient review for Dr. Jeremy Russell (rater8)"I’m giving 2 stars because I actually really love my Aspirus providers, although my experiences have been very hit or miss."
— BBB customer review for Aspirus Wausau HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kimberly Ball, APNP - Orthopaedic Surgery - Private Practice Provider — Aug 15, 2025
- Ryan Lozon, PT - Physical Therapy - Aspirus Medical Group Provider — Aug 15, 2025
- Stacey Fashingbauer, PAC, LAT - Orthopaedic Surgery - Aspirus Medical Group Provider — Jul 15, 2025
- Aspirus Health expands orthopedic surgery at Wisconsin clinic - Becker’s Spine Review — Aug 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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