
Overview
Jennifer Drake, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Jennifer evaluates and treats sports-related disorders such as shoulder, knee and hip injuries and orthopedic conditions affecting muscles, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments.Jennifer cares for patients ages 10 years and older in all stages of health and with varying activity levels. She conducts patient evaluations and provides pre-operative care for those who are having surgery.A large part of Jennifer’s role is to educate patients and families about conditions and treatment options. She answers questions and explains procedures and recovery. She eases any anxieties or fears that patients might have.Jennifer helps prepare patients for procedures such as minimally invasive large tendon repairs, arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery or shoulder replacement surgery. She evaluates each patient’s medical condition to prevent complications and support healthy outcomes.In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading, practicing yoga and scuba diving.I make sure that patients are ready for surgery so they can get back to doing the activities they enjoy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Drake, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
621 Science Dr, Madison, WI 53711
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Science Dr Medical Center Sports Medicine Clinic
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.
University Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Clinic
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Science Dr Medical Center Sports Medicine Clinic
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.
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