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
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
4.7
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
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!
4/4/2026
He is very nice