Ascension Medical Group WI
Rheumatology • Franklin, WI
About
Ascension Medical Group WI - Franklin - Rheumatology in Franklin, Wisconsin provides specialty care for rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, and other autoimmune conditions affecting joints and connective tissue. The clinic offers lab tests, ultrasound imaging, and treatment options including infusion therapy, medication therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neuro-psychology care to help manage pain and improve mobility.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
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314-733-8000
giveawf@ascension.org
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Burak Elkiran, MD - Rheumatology, Franklin, WI): 4.0 star rating (Based on 4 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Burak Elkiran, MD - Rheumatology, Franklin, WI): No ratings shown (appears as 0 ratings) (0 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Salman Waheeduddin, MD - Rheumatology, Franklin, WI): Ratings not provided in the excerpt (review text shown) (Not stated)
- Vitals (Ascension: Franklin, WI; Dr. Burak Elkiran listed): 4.4 rating (Not stated / not shown in excerpt)
Patients praise
- Doctor responsiveness/clinical expertise noted by at least some reviewers (e.g., listening, caring, diagnosing/starting treatment)
- Care described as personalized for rheumatology at the Ascension Franklin department page
Common complaints
- Some reviewers report poor listening/unprofessional behavior
- Staff/office communication issues (no returned calls, difficulty scheduling/follow-up timing)
- Billing/insurance and collection issues mentioned in a separate rheumatology center review
- Potential medication/clinical management concerns and lack of follow-up described in reviews for another rheumatology doctor
""A wonderful doctor. Listened well and was very caring. So happy he joined the ascension group.""
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Burak Elkiran, MD""Not a good listener.""
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Burak Elkiran, MD""Attempts to schedule the 3-month 'follow-up' visit requested by the doctor were impossible... calls to the office are never returned.""
— WebMD review excerpt for Dr. Salman Waheeduddin, MDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kayla Turco – Franklin, WI | Rheumatology — Jan 6, 2026
- Yasmine S. Sido, PA - Physician Assistant in Franklin, WI — May 14, 2026
- Michelle L. Ricci - Physician Assistant in Franklin, WI — May 14, 2026
- Sarah C. Uttke, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, WI — May 14, 2026
- Jillian E. Stancevic, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, WI — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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