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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 and Treatments
Insurance Information
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 and Reviews
4.7
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
5/30/2026
Dr. Tassone is knowledeable, professional, and personable. He always takes the time to explain (or re-explain) questions we have. We never feel rushed and he always makes the kiddos feel important and heard. He has a lot of patience for the thousands of questions we had and the ones continue to ask. We appreciate him beyond words.
4/29/2026
Dr Tassone and his staff are great. My only issue this appointment was that it took much longer than past appointments with spine care. We waited about an hour to see Dr Tassone. The whole process seemed much slower than normal. We've been seeing Dr Tassone for years and this is not normal.
4/25/2026
I trust Dr. Tassone with my son's life.
4/22/2026
Friendly and informative
4/14/2026
While we would never recommend Children's of Wisconsin as a whole because of other experiences and other doctors, we would 100% recommend Dr Tassone and his team. They are incredible!