Heather M. Curtiss, MD, MS

Sports Medicine
Assistant Professor
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I embrace a care philosophy that focuses on the overall health of the patient in addition to the injury at hand. Therefore, every patient receives a thorough evaluation and review of appropriate imaging/testing. I discuss treatment options with the patients and their families to determine the appropriate treatment pathway that will maximize function and limit risk. I focus on conservative treatment options including physical and occupational therapy to retrain the musculoskeletal system and improve the motion at the injury site, but also through the whole body. Keeping patients active and doing the activities they love improves every aspect of health.

I embrace a care philosophy that focuses on the overall health of the patient in addition to the injury at hand. Therefore, every patient receives a thorough evaluation and review of appropriate…
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About

Dr. Heather Curtiss is a native of Wisconsin. She received a BS in Kinesiology from University of Wisconsin- Madison, and an athletic training certification from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Dr. Curtiss then completed her medical education in Madison University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health graduating in 2007. After finishing her Masters in Biomechanics from UW-Milwaukee, she completed a PM&R residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her training was completed with a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. She did practice for several years at Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin, but to transition back into academic medicine and has been practicing at University of Utah since 2016. She could not pass up the opportunity to combine an academic practice of sports and spine closer to her family. Dr. Curtiss is excited to start working at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is looking forward to continuing her career in academic medicine. She is excited about being a part of a large PM&R department with a variety of strengths and interests.

Teaching is one of her strong interests with specific passion for musculoskeletal ultrasound and procedure training. Learners are always welcome. Research will always be an interest, focusing on injury mechanisms and physician burnout.

She is married with 2 kids, aged 13 and 10. Paul, her husband, will be working in the title industry once the family joins her in Wisconsin after the school year. As a family, they enjoy hiking and the outdoors. They will be sad to leave the beautiful mountains and national parks of Utah, but look forward to enjoying the lush outdoors of Wisconsin. As always, much of her spare time is trying to keep up with the kids who are involved in tennis, dance, basketball, track and band. They certainly will be able to attend many more family events with the immediate family in Madison, and the extended family all throughout the Milwaukee area!

Overview

Treatment & Services

Cortisone Shot
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Non-Opioid Medication Management
PRP Injections
Spinal Disorders
Spinal Injections
Spine Care
Spine Rehabilitation
Tenotomy
Ultrasound
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Virtual Visit
Viscosupplementation

Diseases & Conditions

Arthritis
Female Athlete Triad
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Frozen Shoulder
Hand and Upper Extremity
Hip Pain
Joint Pain
Knee Pain
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Joints
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Injury
Spinal Arthritis
Sprains and Strains
Tendonitis

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Locations

11430 N Port Washington Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
1155 North Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Mequon Health Center Tosa Health Center

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Doctor of Medicine - (2007)

University of Utah - Salt Lake City - Fellowship in Sports Medicine - (2012-2013)

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - (2009-2012)

Board Certifications

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine

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Dr Curtiss and her staff are wonderful! Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
Dr.Curtiss and her staff are amazing. She has treated me in the past ; with great success. I was sent to my employers doctor( prevea Sheboygan) following a work accident; the experience was aweful - I choose to wait for Dr. Curtiss to get me in and drive 45 minutes to see her . I have had great care over with all the Froedtert physicians I have seen.
Dr. Curtiss's Combination of medical knowledge, care of the patient and empathy or outstanding!
Dr Curtiss really cares about my pain and me as a person. She is very knowledgeable and has experience!
I feel like it was a great visit. Heather was wonderful and explained everything in a way that made sense to me. She has a great bedside manner. I've had some negative experiences at doctor clinics so it was refreshing to have such a positive experience!
Dr. Curtis was exceptional as always. I trust her and appreciate the help she provides.
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Curtiss and any after-visit questions I have will be addressed to her via MyChart.
Thanks good job
Visit was top notch, all around. Dr Curtis's, excellent!
Patient, respectful and very informative.
Dr was excellent. Provided service in an efficient and friendly manner. Have lots of experience with medical doctors and Dr. Curtis was among the best.
The MA & RN at the Mequon clinic we're caring & conscientious
Dr Curtiss is always professional. She thoroughly answers my questions and gives me treatment options. She allows me to determine which treatment options I think are best for me. She is very knowledgeable and can explain things in terms I understand. I would certainly recommend her to anyone requiring spine care.
Dr Curtiss is very professional yet very friendly and down to earth. She makes understanding easy. Her treatment was effective and I am pleased!
Thank you to all!!
Was impressed by how quickly and efficiently everything proceeded and though I never met her before, I am happy to have Dr Curtiss as my doctor. I liked her a lot and she communicates excellently
Dr. Curtis was very nice and helpful. She answered all my questions. I'm very happy with the care she has given me.
Mom has been a patient of Dr. Curtiss for several years, and Dr. Curtiss is always patient, thorough, and caring. She explains the care being provided, possible side effects, follow-up care, etc. She's great, and her staff is, too.
I was very impressed by the care and concern I received. I would recommend Dr. C. And Froedtert to anyone.
Dr Curtiss and Asst made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I would recommend them to anyone!
I was pleased with the overall experience. Dr Curtiss was very caring and informative.
Mom has been seeing Dr. Curtiss for several years now. We also enjoy seeing Dr. Curtiss and her staff. Dr. Curtiss is patient, friendly, and very skilled. She's a great doctor!
Dr Curtiss gives me the time to present my questions and fully answer them. She is very knowledgeable and makes sure I understand her answers. She has a caring attitude, which I think is very important in a doctor.
It was a very pleasant experience.
All very accommodating to my needs
Excellent experience
Dr Curtis's was very patient, knowledgeable and professional. She explained my situation and explored all available options. She was respectful of my choice to think about the options before making a decision. I would certainly recommend her to anyone who has the same situation as do I.
All staff were very helpful and cheerful! It was breeze from the beginning of my appointment to the end. DR, Curtiss did an amazing job of explaining to me what was going on with my health and we worked together to find a solution. Very happy with the status of my care at that facility. It was also very clean. 10/10 would recommend orthopedics at that facility if I knew someone who needed great and upstanding care.
Thank you for caring professionally.
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