I believe that every patient is unique, and spine care should be customized to meet each individual’s specific needs. I am committed to patient education and take the time to ensure that every person I treat fully understands their condition and the full range of treatment options both surgical and non-surgical. I strongly believe in shared decision-making, and I empower my patients to be active participants in their care. My goal is always to offer the least-invasive, most effective treatment that helps patients return to their desired level of function and a higher quality of life. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my patients regain function and return to doing the things they love.
I believe that every patient is unique, and spine care should be customized to meet each individual’s specific needs. I am committed to patient education and take the time to ensure that every person…
About
Dr. Wanner is a fellowship trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in both common and complex spine surgery. He completed a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, training under nationally recognized leaders in spine surgery.
Dr. Wanner specializes in the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions, including herniated discs, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and arthritis. He offers second opinions for patients with complex spinal disorders and has extensive experience in revision spine surgery. He also has significant expertise in CT-navigated spine surgery, offering his patients the safest and most advanced surgical techniques available.
Recognized as a leader in orthopaedic spine surgery, Dr. Wanner has been appointed Division Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His team utilizes a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients throughout all of Wisconsin.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Wanner is a committed educator and plays an active role in training and mentoring the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Wanner believes that family is of the utmost importance, and he enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys.
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Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (2016)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville - TN - Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery - (2016-2021)
Cleveland Clinic - OH - Fellowship in Spine Surgery - (2021-2022)
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