Within our team of providers, OAW has two fellowship trained hand surgeons, one fellowship trained trauma surgeon, and providers with extensive experience in sports injuries, trauma, total joint replacement and arthroscopy. We were the first in the area to offer total hip replacement by anterior approach and are one of the only clinics in the area to offer hip arthroscopy.
| Monday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Thursday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Friday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
3200 Westhill Dr Ste 201, Wausau, WI 54401
Courtesy and professional
Would not recommend. I waited well over an hour after my scheduled appointment time not including the 15 minutes I was there early as I was a new patient. Dr. Murch was pleasant enough but was more concerned about giving me a lecture about smoking than my concerns about why I was there.
Susan was very nice and most informative. Susan was very patient with us and explained everything in a way that was easy for us to understand. She never kept us waiting for our appointment and I would give her the highest recommendation.
They treat you like family
Jeff is an awsome provider with excellent skills in communication with patients. He is very knowledgeable.
As always a very positive experience with Dr Murch and the staff at Orthopedic Associates. From the friendly helpful greeting at the registration desk to the cheerful medical assistant who gives you time and information, all confer a caring …
Good experience
Personable and professional.
Excellent surgeon!
Long wait time?
Excellent care,
Great people!
Great service!
Dr.Brearly is terrific!
Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Very helpful and professional!
Great! Was very personable and helpful.
One of the Best Doctors in the area.
Was on time, answered all of my questions.
Very good experience
Excellent. Very helpful!
Very Knowledgable, listened and answered all questions.
Kind knowledgeable staff, Great PA!
I felt I was in good hands with Susan Brown.
Efficient and knowledgeable.
He was very detailed today…took his time
Man of few words. Tells me what I need to know
Dr. Sutherland got right to the point, answered my questions and gave me all the information I needed.
Awesome dude
Great surgeon and staff. Trustworthy, honest and relatable.
Very down to earth,explained things well
She is really nice doctor
Dr Murch is excellent as is the staff
Dr Sutherland listened to what I had to say and didnt rush me. I truly appreciate that.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I feel I’m getting the best care possible.
Dr. Abuzzahab is direct, honest, cordial, and thorough! Cant ask for a better combination.
Very friendly; took plenty of time to figure out what was wrong and made arrangements to fix the issue. Very professional.
Professional people, awesome customer service, quality work and support, it can’t get much better unless they make it free!
Friendly and took time to explain and answer all questions.
Never a long wait for appointments. Great staff. Great docs! Great results!
I highly recommend Orthopedic Associates and their great staff. Dr Russell is the greatest.
The best!
Very nice and knowledgeable. Answered my follow up questions promptly
Susie is very professional, highly knowledgeable, and is very proactive in addressing my concerns. Great Job!
Great Dr and team. Couldn’t be more pleased with my new hip
Dr. Russell is very knowledgeable and professional, he takes time to explain your issue and methods to help alleviate your pain.
Very good experience.
Dr. Russell is an excellent physician and I highly recommend him.
Prompt friendly service.
Very professional and thorough
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Abuzzahab took time to evaluate and explain things well.
I am very pleased with the level of care that I have received from Orthopedic Associates of Wausau staff.
Thank you Dr. Abuzzahab! Very compassionate care, kind staff, and positive recovery experience after breaking my ankle and having it repaired.
Always leave his office with a clear understanding of my medical plan
Very thorough, knowledgeable, and to the point. Dr. Sutherland explained things so that I could easily understand them.
I need surgery on my ulnar nerve and carpal tunnel. He seemed confident on what needed to be done. The surgery went well.
Excellent. Always professional
Dr. was not friendly and did not seem interested in my concerns. Told me that I need a MRI in 5 minutes he was gone.
Friendly, efficient, professional service. I was thoroughly satisfied with my care at this facility.
Dr. Russel was very kind , concerned , knew his profession as a Othro surgeon , explained my medical condition very widely .
Very thorough, easily explained things to my son and I. Went over everything in great detail.
Jeff and staff are the Best
Dr Rick is very professional, clear in communication of what he’s going to do. Warm manner and respectful of his clients.
Professional and caring. Discussed my situation thoroughly and presented options for care. Very happy with OAW!
Very good, explained thing well and felt like he truely listened…I would definitely recommend him.
Jeff and his staff are friendly and great listeners. A+++++
Very knowledgeable, caring and kind. Gave me all the time I needed. Did not feel hurried. Outstanding patient care
Dr. Murch is a true professional who exemplifies leading edge treatment and patient care.
Dr. Sutherland always explains my condition to me. He shows me my xrays and what they mean, He spends a lot of time with me to make sure all my questions are answered.
Excellent care, friendly and sensitive to each patients needs.
Got in last minute today, Thank You
Dr. Murch is a great surgeon. He has an excellent bedside manner and I’m extremely happy with the results of my labrum repair.
Great care given for my emergency surgery. Follow up and communication has been great. Very friendly and helpful…even with timely call-backs.
Very personable physician. Not rushed. Extremely patient with explaining procedure and answering questions. Excellent patient rapport. Great medical group.
Highly recommend Jamie Lyons! Great bedside manner, expert in orthopedics and brings multiple treatment options to the conversation.
Jeff With Orthopaedic Associates is a great addition to the staff. He listens to the patient and responds.
Dr. Benedetti with the oversight of Dr. Sutherland performed a knee revision on my husband. In October of 2015, he had undergone a total replacement that never was good. He walked with a pronounced limp and had stiffness and pain. While …
As always, professional. Felt secure w his assessment of the problem.
My son was Ina tragic 4 wheeler accident Sept and his care from all the doctors in the association where great and have been great. Will suggest you to anyone whom needs orthopedic services.
They make sure you get the best care.
Always make time to explain and answer questions. Thank you Jeff!
Dr. Benedetti did an amazing job on my broken collar bone. Had surgery within 5 days of the injury. Bone and joint was gonna make me wait almost 2 weeks. Will always go to to Orthopedic Associates for any future issues!
Jeff explained everything in detail & ask for questions. Jeff & staff Very polite
Dr Sutherland is a fraud in my opinion.
I have had three separate successful surgeries with Dr. Brearley and would give him the highest possible rating. He is simply fantastic!
The doctor and staff are the best. They really care about you and they have a great sense of humor. And of course they are Packer fans. Go Packers.👍😀 …
Wow, this place is worthless! I called to schedule an appointment for ankle pain and they would not schedule stating it is their policy to not do second opinions. I haven’t seen any orthopedic for my ankle issue since 1985 and that is a …
Dr A was very nice. I didn’t wait very long to see him. He gave me options for relief.
Dr. Nearly was the on call Dr and yelled at me for wanting to go to the er because my pain was so bad. Dr much did not seem to care about my pain at all. He never showed me my mri and blamed my pain on my own problem with my shoulder, go somewhere else.
UPDATE. went to hand doctor in Appleton to re check hand I had surgery on… it has developed Dupytrens contracture from the surgery, that I was told I didn’t even need!! I was told that I had MANY other things I should have done before …
Dr. Russell, nurse Carol and staff knowledgeable and helpful about foot reconstruction. 4 stars only because I’m waiting to see how it does. ONLY issue I had this far is when I first called office they wanted to set up appointmentent …
After years of hand/thumb pain, dropping dishes, tasks I could no longer complete, activities I could no longer enjoy, I was ready to face the obvious. Something had to be done. At the recommendation of friends/relatives in Healthcare, …
Very nice, she took the time to actually listen to me and had sincere compassion for my concerns. I’d go back anytime to see her.. so very kind!! Thank you!
Was not one bit helpful. Had two MRIs (one with and without contrast) and X-rays with no official diagnosis. I fully understand that imaging can produce definitive results but they did not for me. No further testing was done and one of …
I was seen by a doctor for knee issues. The communication between front desk and the doctor and nurses was not acceptable. I was told several times that I would be contacted and it did NOT happen. Would definitely not recommend this clinic. …
Dr. Russell and his nurse. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate you more than words can express for taking great care of my mom and going above and beyond.
Complete waste of time appointment. The doctor was asking me questions like I was the doctor. No help for the pain o am in but was quick to get me scheduled for a follow up appointment.
Went here for a second opinion and I’m glad I did. Much better experience than the other place I went to. Everyone was laid back very courteous. Fast and on time. Answered my questions and got the job done. I hope I never have to have another procedure done, but if I do it will be here. Highly recommended.
Dr Brearley and his team are experts in addressing upper extremity issues. He is able to quickly identify the root cause of pain and perform successful arthroscopic surgery with optimal results. He is relatable and excellent at explaining things as well.
Dr. Abuzzahab is VERY knowledgeable, explains everything thoroughly and is quite personable. I absolutely trust his diagnoses. All of the staff at Orthopedic Associates are personable, capable and professional!
This Clinic is truly the BEST I just had surgery to replace failed hardware and Non Union, because of failed surgery done 9 months ago in Florida, I really am Thankful for all the gifted members of the Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau, they truly have given me my life back! Thank You!
Excellent staff and physicians! Dr. Jeremy Russell is warm, personable and exceptionally knowledgeable. His surgical skills are unrivaled.
Dr. Brearley definitely knows what he is doing. He explained everything very clear and precise. I have full confidence in his experience and expertise. He answered our questions before we even asked. I highly recommend him.
Due to two separate injuries, my daughter has been to see PA Jamie Lyons quite a few times. Easy to make an appointment, quick check in, wait time is reasonable, and care is fantastic. Wonderful staff! Thank you!
Brearly is an incredibly competent doctor. He summarizes the plan for care and then implements it. My father- and mother-in-law have gone to him for everything from a spasming muscle in a hand to broken shoulders. Never had a problem and always expected and received great care.
I recently had a full hip replacement by Dr. James Sutherland. He did a great service to me as now I am 2 weeks out and all is well. Dr. Sutherland had previously done 2 knee replacement surgeries and again all is well. His skill at joint replacement is excellent and he is truly a great surgeon.
Disappointed that I was not allowed to seek second opinion. I saw a Dr a year ago on a walk in appt for an injury. I did not choose the Dr he was the one there that day. A year later and I asked to see a different Dr and was denied.
Great service. Prompt and very friendly. Listens to what the issue is and gives you answers and options. Highly recommend.
My appointment with Dr. Verre was great. He spend a lot of time explaining to me what was wrong with my shoulder, and why I needed surgery.
Wonderful experience. Helpful and kind staff. This was my first introduction to Dr. Murch. I was impressed and I felt very confident trusting him.
OAW is my new home for all future needs.
Suffered for 35 years with bad pain in right shoulder. Marshfield Clinic doctors laughed at me and said I was a malingerer just trying to get SSDI. Dr. Murch took me seriously and ordered a CAT scan and found shoulder was totally destroyed …
Dr Verre is a phenomenal Dr! He takes time to really describe things to patients. He doesn’t rush you, and seems to really care about you and you’re incites as well.
Very good. Explain s. Calm. Thank you.
I cannot say enough good about my experiences! I have had two carpal releases that went extremely well. The staff was excellent!. Most recently OA was my choice to get a total knee replacement, once again things went great. Everyone treated me like family. I would highly recommend this clinic and their services.
My experience with the Orthopedic Associates was very positive. I did not feel rushed.. Evaluation of my foot was thoroughly explained to me as were my options of further care by Dr. Russell. I am very pleased with the care I am receiving.
They called my husband to reschedule appointments on several occasions as if my husband’s time is less valuable than the doctor’s. Very frustrating and selfish if you ask me. I’ve met veterinarians who have better bedside manner than his doctor does. I’d be hard-pressed to recommend this facility to anyone.
I utilized Orthopedic Express and was seen immediately after paperwork. Exam and intake very professional and thorough. X-rays completed immediately. Treatment options discussed and plan developed. Very professional and would highly recommend.
Dr Russel always takes time to make sure everything is working well and that you are healing exactly like you should. He’s a Dr. that really listens to what you say about how your healing!
Everything went smoothly for me. Scheduling got me in quick and was very professional. She also filled out the paperwork for me because I’d broken my hand. The doctor was very down to earth, gave a lot of education on the bones in the hand and was very open about surgery vs no surgery. Great place to go.
I came to OAW for shoulder issues and ended up requiring surgery. The care I received was good however I was obviously not able to work for 6 weeks after and their policy regarding forms to be completed so that I was able to get paid while …
I went in 5 weeks after I fractured my toe due to an accident. My foot was feeling good until she pushed on the fracture. My foot has been in pain for over 5 hours. Why would a doctor make someone hurt even more? Not very happy.
Dr. Rick has taken care of my orthopedic needs for over 10 years. He always makes me feel comfortable and reassures and encourages me when making decisions. He cares and assures me he will take care of me and supports my decisions. Ive always been confident in his advice, and I was again today.
Nice people recieved the care and results I went for. Would recommend them.
I felt the entire staff was a little stiff, but thorough in their work. As I was there to discuss a new hip and not to be entertained, I was happy and felt like I was dealing with professionals. I never felt rushed. I did feel like they wanted to make sure all my questions were answered and understood.
I had 2 hip replacement surgerys by Dr Russell. He is an extremely skilled surgeon and really cares about his patients. He is not arrogant, and has a wonderful bedside manner. Scarring was minimal, as he takes great care to do a great job on incision. I would definitely recommend Dr Russell! Lisa Diamond
Dr. Russell did my shoulder replacement. Awesome surgeon. He’s very thorough. Highly recommend him.
Saw Susan Brown also for a rash I developed. Same thing. Cant say enough about her. And the rest of the crew at OA. Awesome people.
Dr. Russell and his staff have been wonderful to work with. They have helped me gain my independence again since my right leg above the knee amputation. Dr. Russell was my trauma surgeon and has continued with my case. He has been available whenever needed. His knowledge and compassion are unmatched! I am thankful for his team everyday!!
Very thorough and explained things in detail which I appreciated immensely.
Awesome doctor from the start of my care to the end of it! Very caring doctor and always taking time with you. Thank you so much for all you did for me!
Great experience, very friendly staff and concerned about my needs. Dr. Murch was very knowledgeable and explained my issues in a understandable conversation! They set up follow up visit in a timely fashion!
Thank you Dr Sutherland for the hip replacement in October 2019. Thanks to your skills, I am now back to back to gardening, walking, exercising and other daily activities with no pain. I have gained strength and am enjoying life so much more! The rose was a nice touch and unforgettable.
Very friendly and helpful people. Jeff was great! Explained everything in terms that I understood instead of a bunch of medical language that would have just confused me. Would definitely recommend these folks.
I’ve had both of my knees replaced in the last year by Dr. Russell. I am so pleased with the results. Dr. Russell and his staff were absolutely wonderful. Special thanks to nurse Carol for her extra consideration and kindness. I will …
Jeff was very thorough, explained the details clearly and completely and came up with a great treatment plan that I agreed with. He kept eye contact while we we talking and focused on my expectations as well as realistic outcomes. I have faith in him as a diagnostician and as a treating medical provider.
I had a total hip replacement and had my 6 week post op appt today with Jeff Ambord PA. He was attentive, thorough and very reassuring of my progress. I would recommend OAW as a first choice. Superior care!
Recently had knee surgery at the Surgery Center and it was by far one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Dr. Abuzahab is great, the nurses were all excellent. Everyone was very kind, explained what was going on and treated me as if I …
Everyone friendly, helpful. Jeff and Dr Russell take all the time you need for answering questions. Never feel rushed. And was so nice to see faces again!
Dr. Russel was very pleasant and informative during all visits. I had a total joint completed by him. His bedside manor. Is wonderful. Also, during my 23 hour stay at the Surgery Center , the nurses were wonderful. Thanks for a pleasant stay and experience. DJ
Susan Brown did a great job diagnosing my wrist break. She took time to look, showed me what she saw and still checked with a ph-d to make sure she had made the right call! She was very considerate of my needs and took the time to listen to me! Her MA was also very kind and did a great job!
I would highly recommend Dr. Russell for hip replacement surgery and any other orthopaedic related issues. He did both of mine and by following his pre-op and post-op instructions I am now pain free and have more mobility than I have had …
The entire staff is amazing. They took the time to explain the injury, MRI and care to my 14 year old. I have never had a doctor spend that much time with me. He was also great during follow ups.
My kid broke his leg yesterday, and we were referred to here from the walk in clinic to get him a cast. We carry Aspirus insurance and badger care. We were denied because of badger care being secondary insurance.
Very pleasant, questions were answered well,easily understood what was said
Nurse was rude. Never had me come in when calling with complication that just happened, only complained at me and said she won’t let anything change. After 4th time calling to office I hung up on her so I wouldn’t yell at her and she got my …
Dr. Murch is very thorough, and professional, yet maintains an excellent rapport with patients. Answers all questions in detail but in a way that is easy to understand. Coordinates care with Pro PT and hand extremely well. Surgery healed …
Jeff is very knowledgeable, personable and efficient. My broken leg was in a grey area where I could have surgery or a CAM boot. Jeff really took to heart my situation and needs before making a professional recommendation. It’s been a few …
Jeff was extremely professional. His patient-centered approach with detailed information is a breath of fresh air that you typically do not see in offices. He was truly outstanding in all he did.
Dr. Brearley was very knowledgeable, skillful, and caring. Great experience.
He was pretty thorough and answered all my questions explained very well! Checked on how my thumb was a d to try and move it around a bit! Felt comfortable with him but I really Missed Dr. Murch 😍❣️ …
Dr. Jeff was really good, caring & compassionate. Even though he is not my regular Dr., he was able to address my concerns with my incision.
However, the appointment could have been avoided with just a phone call as I did send pictures in the email requesting advice.
Haven’t been here in several years and all was good! From check-in to the CNA and then to xrays and talking with Susie was excellent. If I choose to move forward with the suggestions for treatment that Susie gave me, we will feel confident in this medical facility.
This is the best place to go to. Originally saw Dr. Abuzzahab for my husband’s toe and he really did a miracle on it. The God bless Dr. Russell my husband about 5 years ago fell on ice and really did a number on his leg. Was rushed to the …
HI Dr Brown , was very nice really listened to what I was telling her on the issues I was having . Was able to help me out . …
I am impressed with the care I am receiving at OAW. Susan Brown is very caring, professional, and highly skilled. I appreciate all of their services.
The PA was professional, welcoming, and listened to my concerns. He offered options for care of my medical issue and we proceeded what we decided to be appropriate based on need. The appointment went well. I have used Ortho Associates with other medical concerns and have always been pleased with the service I receive.
I always get the most comfortable, careful, considerate care from Susie Brown.
My entire experience was excellent! All the staff were kind, pleasant and accommodating. I struggle with needles and did not feel anything with my hip injections. Jeff told me he prides himself on not hurting his patients, and that is a …
Considering the situation I was in and the concerns I was starting to have in regards to my arm and the profuse bleeding I was very happy to hear that I could be seen right away this morning and Miss Brown is just fabulous really made me …
Very fast, friendly, prompt service for a vexing problem. I cannot more highly recommend any other group to assist in your Ortho needs. Staff was knowledgeable and courteous and asked for my ideas for a treatment plan. That doesn’t happen as much as it should. Thank you!
Very professional service. Jeff Ambord and his staff are clearly knowledgeable in their field. They gave immediate relief and a definitive game plan for care in the future. I highly recommend their health care services.
Fantastic health care. I had a total right knee replacement. Doctor Abuzzahab and his staff were remarkable in this process. I went in at 7:30 am the day of surgery (11/19) and was back home by 5:00 pm the same day. They kept me comfortable …
Dr Murch brought my fingers back to life! He and his staff were always professional and confident. So glad he was recommended. To top it off, they are supporters of the VA referral program. Thank-you team!
Excellent service. Jeff Amborg PA is excellent at giving a detailed, understandable explanation of the injury. He explains the treatment plan so it makes sense. He answers any questions you have. Great provider. I would definitely recommend him.
They are nice and polite and do very good job
Jeff is very polite and professional and knowledgeable. He treated me with respect and answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed. I will recommend him to all of my family and friends if they have any orthopedic issues.
We were very pleased with our Doctor. He explained the diagnosis and communicated very well. His demure gave us confidence in that the surgery will go very well.
Dr. Ambord was fantastic!! He explained all my options to me clearly and administered my cortisone injection virtually pain free! Thank you so much !!!
Great appointment. Did a great job laying out what my injury is and my options.
I recently had an appointment at Orthopedic Associates and everyone that I dealt with was very nice and friendly. I’m a new patient and was able to get an appointment right away the following day. Susan Brown took the time to answer questions and laid out a treatment plan for me.
Totally awesome appt. So refreshing to come to Orthopedic Associates. It restored my faith in health care right now. Susan was awesome, knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and actually cared to find a health solution for me. I …
Susie is always attentive and compassionate. She is thorough and treated my child and me with the utmost respect & care! 10/10 recommend her & the entire staff at Orthopaedic Associates!
Friendly staff. Amazing doctor who did a very thorough examination. He took his time and explained everything in detail. Excellent experience!
Dr.Murch was personable and knowledgeable. He presented all the information in an easy to understand way. I enjoyed speaking with him . I would recommend this MD to any of my friends or family . Thanks.
Dr. Verre is just amazing! My fiance was injured in January and Dr. Verre too him as a patient. He has been just wonderful through this whole process. He not only is very professional but he also has compassion, which nowadays you don’t see …
I cannot recommend Orthopedic Associates of Wausau more highly. Susan Brown is a highly skilled clinician. Her demeanor is professional. Her exams are thorough. She provides thorough explanations, offers treatment options, and answers your questions. I would not go anywhere else for orthopedic care!
Saw Jeff Ambord about a week ago and as usual it was a pleasant and useful session. Jeff does a good job of diagnosing the problem, explaining it, and directing treatment. A very professional and competent person and I am happy that he is …
It was a very enciteful meeting with Dr. Brown and her staff helping me figure out what I need to do to better my condition.
Good as usual. Used the walk in program this time as I had a hip concern. Not only was I seen within 10 minutes, but the receptionist noted that I usually saw Geoff and arranged for me to see him. He gave me lots of his time and looked …
Susan was kind, thorough, and gentle with my physical exam. She helped me understand everything and laid out a clear plan. She relieved both my pain and my anxiety!
I am very pleased with the way she handled my issue. You could tell she believed me and wants to get to the bottom of it. Very caring and compassionate!!!!! I would recommend her to anyone having issues like I am!!!! …
I would recommend Dr. Abuzzahab to anyone, he thoroughly explained my procedure in a way that I could understand. I am very pleased with the results. He also helped resolve my issues with Workman’s Comp insurance, which made me very happy.
My husband had Dr. Verre for his ACL Reconstruction surgery and I’m so grateful for him. He is so knowledgeable, incredibly patient, and kind. He took the time to explain, in detail, everything he recommended and why, gave all options, …
Dr Russell is an amazing surgeon. I had a right THR done and am shocked with how amazing I feel after 6 weeks. Saw Jeff Ambord for a follow-up appointment and he was very knowledgeable, kind, and patient with answering all my questions and concerns. Could I give a higher rating then 5 stars?!? They both definitely deserve it!
Excellent service and care. Fell on the ice while helping to shovel. Called Orthopaedic Associates, they took me right in . Susan Brown,PA-C was able to diagnose a broken left wrist and got me set up in a cast in a short time. Staff was very caring and helpful. So glad I called Orthopedic Associates first instead of going to the ER.
Susan was very good with getting my locked trigger thumb straightened. I didn’t particularly like the steroid shot, but she was quick and efficient with it. She was good at explaining what was going on with it and what options may be for it.
Love how personable Dr Russell and all his staff are. My knee replacement was 200% successful, all due to Dr Russell and his amazing physical therapy team. Due to injury as a kid my knees have been bone on bone for over 30 years. I’m now …