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Scott E Van Valin, MD
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About
Dr. Van Valin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Pediatric Orthopedics. He sees all types of patients and has an interest in pediatric sports medicine, trauma, fractures, club feet, arthroscopies (including knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder) and various other pediatric conditions. He has published in various medical journals and is active in teaching orthopedic residents.
Dr. Van Valin is active in numerous professional organizations to include Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and the Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD).
Titles
- Program director, Orthopaedic Residency, the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Associate professor, the Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- 1993, Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
Residencies
- 2002, Naval Medical Center (San Diego, CA) - Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowships
- 2005, University of California (San Diego, CA) - Ped Ortho Surg
Awards
- Best Doctors in America
- Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors
- Outstanding Orthopaedic Faculty Instructor 2011
- Outstanding Medical School Teacher 2015-2016
- Excellence in Clinical Teaching 2018
Conditions & Treatments
Insurance Information
If your child is sick and you’re not sure what do when our clinic is closed, we can still help. Use the symptom checker, call your primary care doctor or check out our urgent care video visit. For life threatening emergencies, go to your nearest Emergency Room or call 9-1-1.
Aetna*
The Alliance Employer Health Care Cooperative
America's PPO
Anthem Wisconsin*
Aspirus Health Plan
Centivo
Chorus Community Health Plans
Cigna Health Plan
Common Ground
First Health Network by Coventry
Health Partners
Health Payment Systems
HealthEOS
iCare Wisconsin
Managed Health Services (MHS)
Medicaid Wisconsin
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Multiplan (wrap network only)
Network Health Plan*
OAN EverPointe Elite
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
Sheboygan Employer's Health Network (SEHN)
Trilogy Health Networks
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare*
USA Managed Care Organization
Wisconsin Crime Victims Compensation Program
WPS Statewide PPO
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
3/30/2026
Which is one of the memories, with very prepared specialists
3/20/2026
I loved their service, patient care, being able to provide translators both digitally and in person.
3/7/2026
Dr. Van value was great! He was very thorough and gave us clear guidance moving forward as to how to treat our son's injury. Would highly recommend him!
2/18/2026
A very knowledgeable provider. I had a great experience and felt confident in the care I received.
1/30/2026
He and Cornell (athletic trainer) were both very knowledgeable and kind. Dr. V answered all our questions and made sure to address our child and us, the parents.