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J Channing Tassone, MD
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About
Dr. J. Channing Tassone joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2002 here at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He obtained his bachelor degree in Religion/Ethics from Duke University and then continued on to the University of Washington, School of Medicine where he obtained his doctor of medicine degree and graduated with honors. He completed his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Wisconsin Madison and then went on to do a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas.
His clinical interests span the breadth of pediatric orthopaedic problems, and he has a particular interest in scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, pediatric spine trauma and cerebral palsy. His research on scoliosis, developmental dislocation of the hip and the athrogrypotic clubfoot have been presented at national meetings.
Dr. Tassone is active in numerous professional organizations such as Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society (WOS).
Titles
- Clinical vice president of Surgical Services and Anesthesia, Children's Wisconsin
- Medical director of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children's Wisconsin
- Co-Medical director of the AIM Spine Center, Children's Wisconsin
- Professor, the Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- 1996, University of Washington School of Medicine, MD
Residencies
- 2001, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health - Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowships
- 2002, Texas Scottish Rite Hosp for Children - Ped Ortho Surg
Awards
- Best Doctors in America
- Recognized during the annual Health Care Heroes Awards, presented by BizTimes Milwaukee in 2010
- Listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s top doctors guide as well as M Magazine Top Doctors
Conditions & Treatments
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
3/10/2026
Dr. Tassone has done such an excellent job balancing addressing my concerns, as parent, and connecting with my daughter, as patient and young person. Surgical outcome has been fantastic, but the support along the way has been equally important!
3/4/2026
Does not seem to like explaining things
2/14/2026
Dr. Channing Tassone is a professional, respectful and compassionate doctor who genuinely cares about his patients and their care and progress. He explains everything in simple terms to ensure you don't leave with any questions, and engages with the patients in a way that shows he wants what's best for their health and well being.
1/22/2026
Very kind and helpful. He made sure we got what we needed and asked if needed any further support. He worked the plan with me, not for me, for my child.
1/20/2026
Dr. Tassone is very kind, patient and knowledgeable. He presents things in a way we can understand. I appreciate that he involves the patient and parents in the decision making.