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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) - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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 and Treatments
Insurance Information
If you're not sure whether your health plan covers care at Children's Wisconsin, it's best to call your insurance company. They can tell you if your plan includes Children's Wisconsin and how much it will pay. It's also a good idea to look at your plan so you know what costs you might have. You can also reach out to our team for any questions.
Ratings and Reviews
4.8
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
6/25/2026
Dr. VanValin is fantastic; he explains things in parent-friendly terms. He is so kid-focused and kind in his approach that it really made my daughter feel comfortable. I felt heard with all my questions. It's obvious he is highly knowledgeable in this field. I hope my kids never break a bone again, but he is hands down who I want to see!
6/15/2026
All the staff are amazing from nursing to the doctor/surgeon
4/15/2026
Everyone was so pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about our diagnosis and treatment plan.
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.