Alex T. Burton
Drexel Town Square Health Center
7901 S. 6th St., 
Oak Creek, WI 

Overview

Dr. Burton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. He specializes in the comprehensive care of lower extremity conditions, including the foot, ankle, and knee. Within foot and ankle, he has expertise in the surgical treatment of bunions, fractures, arthritis, ankle instability and sports-related injuries. He also performs a high volume of total knee replacements and provides general orthopaedic fracture care, both nonoperative and surgical.Dr. Burton takes pride in working at the Medical College of Wisconsin, as it allows him to improve the field of medicine through orthopaedic research. He is very committed to training the next generation of physicians through his involvement in the orthopaedic residency program.Dr. Burton is a Wisconsin native and always knew he would return to his home state after his surgical training. In his free time, he continues to work on perfecting his secret recipe for fermented hot sauce. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife, four children and two Newfoundlands.

His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Foot Drop, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Burton is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in WI

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Foot and Ankle - (2019-2020)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Community Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
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  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Drexel Town Square Health Center
7901 S. 6th St., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Other Locations
Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex T. Burton is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alex T. Burton specialize in?

While Dr. Alex T. Burton is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Foot Drop. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Yes. Dr. Alex T. Burton has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Alex T. Burton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alex T. Burton accept my insurance?

Dr. Alex T. Burton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-346-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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