Kind by nature. Experts by choice.

WORLD-CLASS ORTHOPEDICS

Southwest Health Orthopedic Institute is the tri-state-area’s only all-fellowship-trained orthopedic team, delivering advanced expertise at every step of care. We know that healing is about more than just skill—it’s also about compassion. Here, world-class care is paired with kindness you’ll feel the moment you walk in.

Better Outcomes

Fellowship-trained surgeons bring advanced training and specialization that deliver shorter surgery times, more-precise outcomes and higher success rates.

Quicker Access

Responsive to the needs of our community, we provide faster access to top orthopedic experts. The result? Stronger recoveries and a healthier region.

Enhanced Experience

With breakthrough programs like our joint replacement camp, patients see greater outcomes and renewed confidence in their recovery.

Unmatched skill.
Unmistakable compassion.

Our surgeons combine advanced expertise with genuine compassion to deliver care that restores both movement and confidence.

Matti Asuma, MD

Dr. Asuma, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction.

Dayton Opel, MD

A fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Opel helps people regain mobility in their fingers through their shoulders.

Spencer Hammack, DPM

As a podiatrist, Dr. Spencer Hammack’s expertise includes all aspects of foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, including wound care, foot and ankle trauma, and elective and minimally invasive surgery.

Alexander Strassman, DO

Fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Strassman specializes in knee, shoulder, hip and elbow injuries. 

Joshua Lindsey, MD

With dual fellowship training in joint reconstruction and sports medicine, Dr Lindsey provides the region’s most advanced care for hip, knee, and shoulder pain as well as arthroscopic procedures.

Unmatched skill. Unmistakable compassion.

“The Southwest Health Orthopedic Institute team is the best of the best. My confidence in their skill and understanding of pain relief is unmatched.”

Make an appointment. 

Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

1400 Eastside Road
Platteville, WI 53818
(1st Entrance) 

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