Where to Find Top-Notch Health Care in Northeast Wisconsin

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There are many perks that come with living in Northeast Wisconsin. From its affordability and natural beauty to its great career opportunities and entertainment options, this 18-county region is overflowing with positive attributes. Yet another that residents point to time and again is the area’s access to leading-edge health and wellness care. Read on to learn about some of great options for health care in Northeast Wisconsin. 

Door County Medical Center

Door County Medical Center 

Door County Medical Center has been a health and wellness leader in Door and Kewaunee counties for more than 80 years. Its integrated medical center boasts a talented medical staff of more than 175 physicians who provide expert care close to home. 

A wide range of specialties are offered, including primary care, general surgery, women’s and children’s care, orthopedic care, behavioral health, cancer care and rehabilitation services.

With its main campus in Sturgeon Bay and satellite clinics and rehabilitation facilities in other smaller communities, Door County Medical Center provides a “high-tech, high-touch approach, combining state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients,” says Brian Stephens, the center’s president and CEO. 

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BayCare Clinic 

BayCare Clinic is a physician-owned, multispecialty medical practice headquartered in Green Bay that serves 16 communities in Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Established in 1999, BayCare Clinic has nearly 1,000 employees and 250 clinicians across 21 specialties, including orthopedics, cardiology and neurosurgery. 

Each year, BayCare Clinic serves tens of thousands of patients, offering advanced care tailored to meet the needs of the community. 

Committed to giving back, BayCare Clinic supports local initiatives, including mental health programs, wellness events, health care scholarships and community partnerships that enhance the region’s well-being. 

“Our role in the community is rooted in providing compassionate, expert care that makes a meaningful, measurable impact,” says Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, BayCare’s CEO and chief medical officer. “We are proud to be a trusted health partner for families in the region.” 

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists 

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) is a doctor-owned orthopedic, sports medicine, rheumatology and pain management practice with locations in Green Bay, Neenah, Marinette, Oshkosh, Oconto Falls and Chilton. 

OSMS has been serving Northeastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for over 70 years, providing care to more than 81,000 patients annually. 

“Our focus is putting the patient first. We are proud to be able to provide high-quality specialty care at a lower cost,” says Sandy Fragale, who serves as OSMS CEO. 

With a low post-operative infection rate of 0.15% and a 98% patient satisfaction rating, OSMS has been recognized as the best orthopedic/sports medicine center in Winnebago County. 

ThedaCare 

For over 115 years, ThedaCare has been improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. It delivers care to over 650,000 residents in 17 counties and employs approximately 7,000 providers and team members at 180 points of care. 

To continue to meet the needs of patients and communities, ThedaCare is creating two health campuses in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh that will offer around-the-clock emergency care as well as inpatient beds and additional services. 

ThedaCare is a nonprofit health system with a Level 2 trauma center, comprehensive cancer treatment, stroke and cardiac programs, and primary care. Additionally, ThedaCare partners with communities to understand needs, find solutions and encourage health awareness and action. 

“As a Wisconsin-rooted health system, we live in and care for our communities big and small. We are incredibly grateful for the partnerships in our community to help us achieve the mission of improving health and well-being for everyone,” says Kelly Hurt, ThedaCare’s senior vice president of human resources. 

ThedaCare and Froedtert Health combined in 2024, forming one system to strengthen local health care and provide high-quality treatment and prevention services.