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Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD

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(Dr. Steven T. Grindel, MD)

(110 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1990)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff injury, microvascular surgery, hand fracture, and more.

8900 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 777-7700

Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD is an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, ADVANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB, LLC, THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee

8900 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 777-7700

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

total shoulder replacement

In 2023, Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD performed more total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

In 2012, Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD performed more joint reconstruction procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	591
excision	13
injections	51
joint surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	72
open surgery	20
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	99

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	607
excision	18
injections	46
joint surgery	84
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	30
reconstructive surgery	15
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	114

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	23
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	528
excision	24
injections	27
joint surgery	125
minimally invasive procedures	104
open surgery	19
reconstructive surgery	21
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	22
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	537
excision	19
injections	31
joint surgery	105
minimally invasive procedures	80
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	38
reconstructive surgery	25
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	40
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	490
excision	15
injections	14
joint surgery	106
minimally invasive procedures	77
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	16
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	510
excision	15
injections	16
joint surgery	121
minimally invasive procedures	81
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	40
upper extremity surgery	133

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	64
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	16
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	534
excision	11
injections	11
joint surgery	116
minimally invasive procedures	65
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	51
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	19
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	504
injections	17
joint surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	51
reconstructive surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	85

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	17
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	359
joint surgery	20
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	17
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	352
excision	11
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	58
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	93

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	14
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	360
injections	28
joint surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Milwaukee, WI were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

aspiration	25
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	488
excision	15
injections	26
joint surgery	87
minimally invasive procedures	73
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	27
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	102

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	249
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	16
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1990. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1990)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

ADVANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB, LLC

THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 110 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-06

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Excellent doctor and staff. Made me feel at home. Agreed with my prognosis that I gave myself and learn something new as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-19

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Dr Grindel, his assistants & hospital staff could not have done any better. Unless, they can give me a pair of new thumbs....

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-21

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Was very impressed on how my appointment went and the care given by all

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-20

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Grindal and staff were beyond informative and concerned of my needs

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-19

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Well done by all involved. Great team!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-29

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Excellent Professional Servic

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-17

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Dr. Grindel has great team.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$7,993 AEQUALIS PERFORM $2,000	SIMPLICITI $1,750	FUSIONFLEX $1,500	LATITUDE - ELBOW $1,500	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $1,045	Other $198
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$7,867 BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM $4,216	SIMPLICITI $2,500	Ascend Flex $1,042	AEQUALIS $109
Great Lakes Orthopedics	$2,782 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $119	$2,663
Tornier, Inc.	$1,618 UE - Simpliciti $1,156	UE - Aequalis Ascend Flex $345	UE - Aequalis PerForm $118
Exactech, Inc.	$819 Equinoxe $747	NOVATION HIP $73
Other	$610 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $277	Catalyst Total CSR $160	Sidus Stem Free Shoulder $32	External Fixation System $31	Joint Implants $28	Other $82

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,375
Food and Beverage	$3,705
Education	$3,010
Travel and Lodging	$2,599

Research Payments

Dr. Steven I. Grindel, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $777.

Biography

Dr. Steven Grindel's specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Milwaukee, WI. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Grindel attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school. These areas are among his clinical interests: arm injury, arthroplasty, and microvascular surgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Grindel a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Grindel has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com.