Carole S. Vetter, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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I strongly believe it is my job to give patients all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves. I emphasize patient education in all aspects of care and work with each patient individually. My goal is to quickly get patients started on the best treatment plan that will return them to their previous level of function.

I strongly believe it is my job to give patients all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves. I emphasize patient education in all aspects of care and work with each patient…
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About

She serves as team physician for the US Speedskating Team and the Milwaukee Bucks. She is assistant team physician for the Milwaukee Ballet and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder
Cartilage Restoration and Transplantation
Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee and Shoulder
Sports and Athletic Injuries and Prevention

Diseases & Conditions

Knee Injury
Knee Instability
Knee Pain
Patella Instability
Post-Traumatic Knee Range of Motion Problems
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Pain

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Locations

8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Sports Medicine Center - Fitness Center

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (1993)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency - (1998)

University of Utah Medical Center - Salt Lake City - Fellowship in Sports Medicine - (1999)

Board Certifications

General Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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She was amazing.
Dr Vetter is very knowledgeable and remembered my case from 2 years ago. I feel like I'm in excellent care.
Really appreciate my doctor and staff. They have been very helpful.(A blessing) Truly life-changing for better quality of life I get from them thank you so much.
Always a great experience Dr Vetter is the best Ortho I always send my friends to her
Dr. Vetter is the best!!!!
I have gone to Dr. Vetter for over 12 years for anything ortho related and have never had anything but above and beyond extraordinary care from her. She's intelligent in her field of work and always explains everything thoroughly making sure I understand all my options in a plan of care. She is top notch!
Dr. Vetter is so professional! Also Kind, caring, great at listening and calmly explaining procedures & expectations. Be grateful I'd to her..she's the best!!!
Dr. Vetter was thorough and efficient. She explained things in a way I understood, and left me with a concrete plan for moving forward.
Great staff and super knowledgeable, busy day at the facility so it took a little longer to be seen but this Dr is amazing.
What an amazing physician and team! She knew the brace was not going to work for me so she created her own brace to fit both our needs! Dr Vetter and her team are the most thoughtful, kind and supportive people around. I am grateful for their care!
Dr. Vetter is an excellent provider!
Very professional care throughout my visit.
Dr Vetter and staff are top notch and I feel seen and heard and taken seriously
This was my first time meeting Dr Vetter and she was great. She listened to me, explained MRI results, and gave and explained treatment options. I highly recommend her and her team as everyone was super nice!
I would have liked the additional Dr's to introduce themselves. Dr Vetter is an excellent doctor. She is very nice and friendly. She took time with me to explain the xray of my knee. I really appreciate her expertise and care.
Dr. Vetter is the best. Fast ACL Recovery. She motivated me to stay on track to get strong and recover quickly. She is the best!!
I have seen many doctors regarding my knee. She was the first to actually listen to me and describe what was happening and options. Very refreshing!
Very pleased with my care!
Dr Vetter and her support staff as well as her intern were fantastic. Knowledgeable, caring and very complete with my procedure options as well as listening to my concerns. A top notch team that I look forward to completing my journey back to normal with!
Best doctor ever
Dr. Vetter explains every step and really cares about my injury and recovery.
Dr. Vetter has a wonderful bedside manner, and is an excellent physician who takes the conservative approach.
DR. Vetter is amazing. I'm so glad I found her and decided to trust her with my surgical needs. She is professional, caring, listens to my wants and needs, and has my total trust. I didn't know her before I met her but consider her a friend, someone that I would highly recommend.
Dr Vetter and her team rock
Dr Vetter looked at my concerns from all possible angles and made recommendations for further evaluations to get answers. She is very caring and professional.
Dr. Vetter was fantastic. She took the time to review the MRI results and give me my options. She didn't seem rushed and I really felt like a patient, not just a number.
The surgeon and her assistant were very good and well knowledgeable. They had an answer for every concern I had and listened to all of my concerns, best healthcare I could ask for. And everything went fast and smooth
Dr Vetter is a top-notch doctor and surgeon. I would highly recommend her. She was very thorough in explaining my mri and x-rays. She was my second opinion and I was extremely glad I found her. Thank you, Dr. Vetter for the great care!
Excellent care.
Happy she was able to fit us in her busy schedule.
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