
Overview
Lisa Kruse, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic hand surgeon who specializes in hand surgery and microsurgery. She diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the hand, wrist and elbow in patients of all ages. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Kruse treats congenital (present from birth) disorders, sports injuries and other bone, muscle and tissue disorders. These include trauma, fractures, nerve injuries and arthritis-related pain and complications.Dr. Kruse offers specialized care for nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome (affecting the hand and wrist) and cubital tunnel syndrome (affecting the inner elbow). These syndromes can cause pain, numbness or tingling due to compressed nerves, inflammation and swelling.Taking a personalized approach to care, Dr. Kruse educates her patients about their conditions and treatment options. She takes time to get to know patients and help them make decisions about the best therapies to fit their symptoms, lifestyle and goals. She works with athletic trainers, exercise and physical therapists, trauma experts and other specialists to develop care plans tailored to specific needs.Outside of work, Dr. Kruse enjoys spending time with her family and participating in triathlons.It’s rewarding to offer effective procedures with quick recovery times. It can be life-changing for people to get back to doing things they haven't been able to do for a while.
Dr. Kruse is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.
Dr. Kruse is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kruse 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lisa Kruse
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa Kruse?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lisa Kruse by calling their office at 608-263-0393. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lisa Kruse a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa Kruse is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Lisa Kruse specialize in?
While Dr. Lisa Kruse is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Lisa Kruse participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lisa Kruse has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa Kruse's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lisa Kruse accept my insurance?
Dr. Lisa Kruse accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-0393 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.


