Erik Kroger
1211 Fish Hatchery Road, 
Madison, WI 

Overview

"Erik Kroger is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Kroger completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus and his fellowship in adult reconstruction at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA. Dr. Kroger's practice is focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgeries with a special interest in advancing surgical techniques. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Kroger enjoys camping with his family, strength training, and reading. He has an interest in nutrition and supporting local farmers to source healthy food for him and his family. He also enjoys reading ancient history and feels that the experiences of our ancestors can help us to better face the challenges we face today. ""I strive to help my patients with knee and hip issues maximize mobility and function so they can resume normal activities. Nothing makes me happier than seeing patients return to activities they had previously abandoned."" - Erik Kroger, MD".

His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Kroger is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

Indiana University School Of Medicine, 2008

Residency

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in OH

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Fellowships

Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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Kaiser
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Medicaid
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Quartz Health Plan
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus
1211 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53715

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kroger has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement

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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Is Dr. Erik Kroger a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik Kroger 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. Erik Kroger specialize in?

While Dr. Erik Kroger is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Erik Kroger participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Erik Kroger has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Erik Kroger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Erik Kroger accept my insurance?

Dr. Erik Kroger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-294-6464 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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