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John Wilson, MD, MS, is a UW Health sports medicine doctor. He’s also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. In addition, he serves as a team physician for the University of Wisconsin Badgers.Dr. Wilson diagnoses and treats individuals of all skill levels with conditions such as arthritis, fractures, overuse injuries and tendinitis (inflamed tendons). Treating chronic (ongoing) conditions and sudden injuries, Dr. Wilson helps people safely return to sports. He guides athletes toward personalized achievement and treatment goals. He works closely with patients and specialists, including physical therapists, rehabilitation doctors, diagnostic imaging experts and others.As an athlete, Dr. Wilson understands the emotional challenges of sports injuries. His holistic approach includes addressing both physical and mental health concerns. Through preventive education and care, he helps athletes improve performance and reduce injury risks.Dr. Wilson also researches tendinopathy (chronic tendon degeneration). His team studies biologics (treatments developed from living organisms), such as platelet-rich plasma (concentrated blood protein) that stimulates healing.Outside of work, Dr. Wilson coaches high school football and enjoys his sons’ sports, theater and musical activities.It’s really rewarding to develop relationships with my patients over the years and to see them achieve their goals and get back to their favorite activities. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Wilson is board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Spiker, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in hip preservation treatment and sports medicine. Dr. Spiker is a team physician for UW Badger Athletics and provides head orthopedic coverage for the UW men’s and women’s basketball teams. She is also the Program Director of the UW Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.Dr. Spiker developed thehip preservationprogram at UW Health to help a broad-range of patients maintain normal hip function. She cares for patients who have athletic injuries of the hip or knee and hip pain or injuries from tears, restricted movement, abnormal growth or dislocation. For hip and knee sports injuries, she performs ACL reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery, and repairs torn knee cartilage and provides guidance on both surgical and non-surgical injury management. Dr. Spiker understands that for certain patients, surgery might not be the right answer. She explains the available treatment options that can improve their daily activity or sports functioning and reduce pain. She uses non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures to help relieve pain and improve range of motion.She has authored numerous textbook chapters, review articles, and peer-reviewed studies and has given local, regional, and national talks and presentations in the areas of sports medicine and hip preservation. She is an active member in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Hip Preservation Society (ISHA), Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leaders Forum, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) and the Forum.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Spiker enjoys running and spending time with her family and three young children.The most rewarding part of my job is when a patient comes back to the clinic and tells me their surgery has completely changed their life for the better. Dr. Spiker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spiker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Spiker is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Sheean, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic surgeon and an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. He specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, helping patients restore movement and function.His clinical expertise includes treating shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, knee ligament injuries, meniscus tears and cartilage injuries. These conditions often affect athletes and active individuals. Dr. Sheean works to help patients return to the activities they enjoy.Dr. Sheean believes in an individualized approach to care. He listens to each patient’s goals and preferences and uses the best available medical evidence to guide treatment. His focus is on improving quality of life and maximizing physical function, whether through surgery, rehabilitation or other therapies.Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Sheean leads research on sports injuries and patient recovery. He directs the IMPACT Study Group, which explores how mental health and psychology influence outcomes after ACL surgery. He also collaborates with Department of Defense researchers to improve recovery andDr. Sheean served as a physician in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years. He worked as a flight surgeon and was sent to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. For his service, he received the U.S. Air Force Air Medal.Learn more about Dr. Sheean's research. Dr. Sheean is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Ear Barotrauma, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sheean is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Sheean is currently accepting new patients.