Overview
Mathew Legel, DO, is a UW Health orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Legel cares for people with hip and knee arthritis and performs total joint replacement when needed.Dr. Legel also diagnoses and treats bone fractures, sports injuries, and hand and arm issues. These issues include carpal tunnel syndrome (pain, numbness and weakness in the hand) and trigger finger (a tendon problem that causes pain, swelling and loss of movement).Taking a whole-body approach to patient care, Dr. Legel considers his patients’ overall health and wellness when offering care plans. His philosophy is to provide multiple treatment options because many times, the best care is not surgical. He believes that maintaining good health and staying active can reduce a person’s overall discomfort and improve their quality of life.During his free time, Dr. Legel enjoys golf, running, cars, and spending time with family.I am here to help care for the well-being of the entire community.
Dr. Legel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Legel is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Legel is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
1340 Charles St, Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Legel 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.
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Brian Bear is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Bear is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Bear is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Kenneth Korcek is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Korcek is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tennis Elbow, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Korcek is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Korcek is currently accepting new patients.
SwedishAmerican Hospital
John Bottros is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Bottros is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Bottros is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bottros is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mathew T. Legel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mathew T. Legel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mathew T. Legel by calling their office at 779-696-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mathew T. Legel a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mathew T. Legel is classified as an Advanced 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. Mathew T. Legel specialize in?
While Dr. Mathew T. Legel is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Mathew T. Legel accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathew T. Legel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-1900 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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- OsteoarthritisDr. Legel isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- TendinitisDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Legel isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.