Dr. Joseph Cullen, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Appleton, WI and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1988 and specializes in orthopedic hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.
Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin
2323 N Casaloma Dr
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 730-8833
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Top Care Areas
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Dupuytren's Contracture
very high
more than 98% of peers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
very high
more than 94% of peers
Hand Fracture
very high
more than 90% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Cullen "Dr. Cullen specializes in providing complete orthopedic care to the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. He has a special interest in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, nerve and tendon disorders, arthroscopy, as well as traumatic injuries of the hand and upper extremity."
3 Specialties
- Orthopedic Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- Hand SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
48 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Finger
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Avulsion Fracture
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Fractures
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Compound Fracture
- De Quervain's Disease
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spondylitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Disorders
- Wrist Fracture
Less
31 Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Hand Surgery
- Hand Tendon Repair
- Joint Drainage
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Medicine Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Wrist Fusion
- Wrist Replacement
- Wrist Surgery
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Cornell University, Ithaca New YorkUndergraduate School | Graduated 1984
- Duke University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1988
- University Of Rochester School Of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1989
- University Of Rochester School Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1993
- Indiana Hand CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Subspecialty Certifications In Surgery Of The HandFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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