Thomas Zirkel

Overview

Dr. Zirkel is board certified in podiatric surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and earned his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic and Medical Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He then went on to complete his residency in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle at St. John North Shore Hospital in Harrison Township, MI. Dr. Zirkel practices at the SSM Health Dean Medical Group Clinics in Baraboo and Dodgeville, WI. He also sees patients at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo and at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Dr. Zirkel's practice is focused on wound/ulcer care, fractures, sports medicine, and diabetic care. His medical interests also include treatment for bunions, bursitis, cortisone injections, midfoot and forefoot surgery, osteomyelitis, strains and sprains, and tendonitis. Dr. Zirkel is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is married and has two children; they also have a cat named Naan. He likes to spend time with his family, cooking, and bicycling. They also like to travel with a favorite being a visit to China. I enjoy the long-standing relationships that I've been able to develop with my patients over the years. My goal is to help my patients enjoy their quality of life and be as active as possible. - Thomas Zirkel, DPM.

His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Dr. Zirkel is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Graduate Institution

Des Moines University

Residency

St. John Hospital-North Shore

Specialties

General Surgery
Podiatric Medicine

Licenses

Podiatrist in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Orthopedics - Baraboo
1626 Tuttle St., Baraboo, WI 53913

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zirkel 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.

Bunions
Osteomyelitis
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While Dr. Thomas Zirkel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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