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Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD

Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Wausau, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

3200 Westhill Dr Ste 201 Wausau, WI 54401

Make an Appointment

(715) 847-2382

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brearley specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Brearley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brearley

4.4

31 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
10%
10%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Trudy – Aug 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 18, 2023
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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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Apr 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mark Ahrens – Dec 07, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Thomas Zaremba – Aug 23, 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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Apr 13, 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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Dawn – Jan 20, 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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John S. – Nov 11, 2021
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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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Oct 06, 2021
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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 M Helding – Aug 03, 2021
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2021
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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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Audrey Pope – Apr 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2021
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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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Norman Knauf – Feb 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Wachsmuth – Dec 08, 2020
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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
Helpful
Nov 19, 2020
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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
Helpful
Nov 19, 2020
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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
Helpful
Janice Gage – Apr 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Craig Moegenburg in Wittenberg, WI – Nov 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Wausau, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Wright Patterson Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Miami Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau SC3200 Westhill Dr Ste 201 Wausau, WI 54401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Aspirus Langlade Hospital

    112 E 5th Ave
    Antigo, WI 54409

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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