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Sauk Prairie Healthcare offers a comprehensive Orthopedics program as part of its broader medical services in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. Highlights include expert care in joint health, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, with access to related services such as physical and occupational therapy, and a focus on patient experience and local, hometown care. The organization is a nonprofit, established in 1956, and frequently recognized for workplace excellence and patient care quality.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

Orthopedic Associates, 250 26th Street, Suite 150, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578; Sauk Prairie Hospital, 260 26th Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578

Phone

608-643-2471 (Orthopedic Associates) / 608-643-3311 (Sauk Prairie Hospital)

Email

foundation@saukprairiehealthcare.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedics View Profile

Technology & Equipment

  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Foot and ankle surgery

Team

  • Dr. Andrew Ertl — Foot & Ankle Surgeon / Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Dr. Diana Kruse — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • John Wollaeger, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Michael Lamson, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • David Marcu, MD / Orthopedic Surgery — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Andrew Ertl — Foot & Ankle Surgeon / Orthopedics

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What services does Sauk Prairie Healthcare Orthopedics provide?

From sports injuries to painful joint arthritis, unexpected accidents to chronic conditions, Sauk Prairie Healthcare Orthopedics helps treat pain and get patients back to activities, covering joints from knee and hip to shoulder, foot and ankle.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (Ertl Andrew, MD): 4.9 out of 5 (69 reviews)
  • Sauk Prairie Healthcare (David Marcu MD page): 4.8 out of 5 (294 ratings (33 comments))
  • Healthgrades (Sauk Prairie Hospital): 88% patient experience rating; patients who gave 9/10: 89%
  • Momentary Labs / CMS HCAHPS (Sauk Prairie Hospital): 5-star overall patient satisfaction; 89% would definitely recommend (289 patient surveys)

Patients praise

  • Surgeons described as taking time to review/explain imaging and surgery and providing clear guidance
  • High patient-reported experience for the hospital (recommendation rates and positive experience metrics)
  • Staff/doctor communication and responsiveness were praised in positive reviews

Common complaints

  • Complaints about delays in communication/callbacks and difficulty obtaining timely follow-up (pain management/appointments)
  • Billing and professionalism concerns (including claims of unethical billing / insurance-related disputes)
  • Some reviews describe facility/environment and administrative issues

"“Dr Marcu took time to review and explain X-rays.”"

Sauk Prairie Healthcare provider page for David Marcu, MD

"“Had a great experience with Dr. Ertl throughout the process of having a complete ankle replacement… he clearly explained the surgery.”"

Birdeye reviews for Andrew Ertl, MD

"“Waited… 4 hours after she gave birth… Avoid this place at all costs.”"

vymaps.com listing with patient review(s) for Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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