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 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
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Ratings and Reviews
4.8
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
6/24/2026
He is amazing!
6/18/2026
Dr. Tassone always takes time to first address my daughter, despite it being a complex medical discussion, and her being 11, he engages her first in terms of what is going on, and what she would like to do. He then moves on to making sure that I, as the father is ok with the plan the two of them came up with. This is incredibly helpful, as it not only increases her understanding to what is going on, but she then places the urgency on wearing her back brace, and is proud to check in and see how her back is doing.
6/11/2026
He's so patient and kind! Great with our daughter who has special needs.
6/9/2026
We are grateful for the skill, wisdom and communication of Dr. C. Tassone. Words are not enough to express my gratitude for everything Dr. Tassone has done. Dr. Tassone has an outstanding team that works together to provide exceptional service.
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.