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Dr. Steven Merkow, MD

Dr. Steven Merkow, MD

Sports Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Merkow, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Pewaukee, WI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

N15W28300 Golf Rd Pewaukee, WI 53072
Telehealth available

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Dr. Merkow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merkow

4.0

60 ratings, 35 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Dissatisfied Patient – Oct 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly Moran – Mar 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jul 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dr. Lamar Cope in Irvine, CA – Jun 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna Steffen in Greeenfield, WI – Jun 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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The Australian in Ludinton, MI – Jun 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brookfield – Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Al Morales in Milwaukee, WI – Jan 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pete M in Waukesha, WI – Dec 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Ackeret in Waukesha, WI – Dec 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marvin Bartholf in Waukesha – Nov 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lake Geneva, WI – Oct 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Linda Osterndorf in Oconomowoc, WI – Sep 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dan Domach in Waukesha, WI – Sep 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Larry Kascht in Waukesha, WI – Sep 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Waukesha, WI – Sep 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Waukesha, WI – Jun 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Waukesha, WI – May 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Emphasize listening to my patients. Tailoring their care to their needs and giving my opinion on what I feel is in their best interest. I utilize injury specific physical therapy as well.

biography

I received my undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of WI -Madison. I then trained in General Surgery for 2 years at Hennepin Co. Medical Ctr in Minneapolis,MN. Formal Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine residency was at Tufts...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tufts-new End Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Sports Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 1980
  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

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The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLCN15W28300 Golf Rd Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Office285 S Moorland Rd Brookfield, WI 53005
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Office39 Miles St Damariscotta, ME 04543
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