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Richard L. Illgen II, MD
Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Dr. Illgen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.


UW Health Clinics
Orthopedic Surgery Clinic (608) 263-7540
(800) 323-8942 		UW Hospital and Clinics Map  |  Wayfinding

Procedures

Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.

Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation (ACT), Gender-Specific Knee Replacement (For Women), Hip Resurfacing, Joint Replacement Revision Surgery, Partial (Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty), Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)

Languages Spoken
English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

Professional Certifications and Education
Board Certification Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency Harvard University
Internship Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
Medical School University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, 1993

Hospital Affiliations
Primary Affiliation(s) University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Secondary Affiliation(s) Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial

Research

Dr. Illgen has clinical and basic science research interests in the molecular biology of osteolysis, osteonecrosis, fracture healing, and bone ingrowth into porous-coated joint implants.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Orthopedics