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J Channing Tassone, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery
Children’s Wisconsin since 2002
  • 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
Patient rating
4.8 out of 5
(247 Ratings, 45 Comments)

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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). 

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Areas of Interest

  • Orthopedics
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Scoliosis
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Education and Awards

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

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Ratings and Reviews
Comments
4.8 out of 5
(247 Ratings, 45 Comments)
Everybody was very kind and accommodating
Mar 25, 2025
Both the PA and Dr were incredible - they put me at ease and explained things well
Mar 20, 2025
Every staff we met were courteous and treated us with kindness and professionalism.
Mar 15, 2025
It was excellent!
Mar 12, 2025
Overall great experience
Feb 27, 2025
It's been 13 years and Dr. Tassone is amazing. Staff was very good with my daughter!!!
Feb 25, 2025
The nurse, and staff, and doctor were very friendly, and courteous, and they addressed our questions.
Feb 21, 2025
Pleasant as always!
Feb 20, 2025
Love Dr. Tassone. He is very patient and kind and really listens to us.
Jan 28, 2025
Everything is clean, and the staff is very friendly and attentive to the girl who had the appointment and everything is very professional. Blessings to everyone.
Nov 11, 2024
Dr Tassone & his team are amazing. They always take the time we need in order to feel comfortable. Highly recommend them!!
Oct 21, 2024
Kind and efficient!
Oct 16, 2024
Just the therapy they suggested has helped her out with her back. It's the little things that help
Oct 11, 2024
Dr. Tassone is amazing and patient with both of my girls. He entertains all of my worrisome questions and helps walk me off my ledge. I appreciate his thoroughness and willing to answer all questions. His confidence and knowledge put me at ease.
Sep 30, 2024
The medical assistant that led us to the room did not have a warm, welcoming, or pleasant personality. Everybody else we encountered was wonderful.
Sep 27, 2024
The man that greeted us as we walked in was very curtious.
Sep 23, 2024
It was a great experience from start to finish. Everyone was nice and very helpful.
Sep 23, 2024
Dr Tassone, and Jessica, as always are kind, respectful, compassionate and professional when we are there for visits. Couldn't ask for a better Ortho team! Children's in general is top notch. Excellent customer care & service.
Aug 26, 2024
Overall we have had an excellent experience from every step dealing with my daughter's scoliosis. Thank you for all you have done!!
Aug 19, 2024
Our appointment was 11:00 we didn't see the doctor until 12:30
Aug 19, 2024
Great people!
Aug 05, 2024
Well done:)
Aug 05, 2024
Our appointment was for 3:15 and the doctor didn't come into the room until almost 5.
Jul 22, 2024
We had a phenomenal experience. Dr. Tassone and his provider were outstanding with my daughter who has severe anxiety. The ease of everything was excellent from quick X-rays to somebody scheduling with us in the patient room directly following the appointment. Great job Children's!!!
Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Tassone is absolutely wonderful. He did a great job on my son's spinal fusion, and I'm so thankful for how well it turned out.
Jul 01, 2024
Thank you! Dr. Tassone and staff are the best!
Jun 10, 2024
Good experience overall
Jun 07, 2024
Everything was very good. Thank you. I like how they care for my child and I trust that doctor to care for my child. Thank you.
May 06, 2024
The appointment took much longer than what I was told when making the appointment. It was Monday and things seemed backed up but we did wait for a very long time between meeting with different members of the team. Had went known to plan for the extended time it would have been better than thinking someone forgot about us.
Apr 22, 2024
Everything was great except I was surprised that there was nothing in the waiting room for kids to do.
Apr 17, 2024
We are very impressed with Dr Tassone & his whole team. Knowledgeable, compassionate, took time to answer all of our questions without making us feel rushed or like a burden.
Apr 15, 2024
Communication as to why things were late. Sat in the room for 1/2 an hour before PA came in, then another 1/2 an hour until the doctor came in. Appointment was actually only about 10 minutes. No one explained what the delay was. Felt like we had been forgotten about.
Mar 11, 2024
This provider and staff went above and beyond, and I am greatly pleased with their service.
Feb 26, 2024
Prompt, organized and clear. Put my mind at ease during a difficult appointment.
Feb 05, 2024
My son told me after the visit that this is his favorite doctor because he is so nice and the appointments are always fast and we are not left alone in the exam room for a long time.
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Tassone was incredible. We have scheduled the procedure (with ease) for my child and I'm not overly nervous about the process as I expected to be. He was kind, and patient, and answered my questions. He validated my concerns and completed a thorough exam on my son's thumbs to be sure I would be at ease. Everyone on his team that we interacted with this far have been very patient and kind.
Jan 19, 2024
Excellent efficient experience. Very glad to have chosen this office for my daughters care
Jan 12, 2024
Excellent experience from start to finish.
Dec 18, 2023
Thank you for the excellent care with my child.
Dec 04, 2023
Dr. Tassone was great. It was a positive experience for my son as Dr. Tassone put him at ease and talked to him is a really wonderful way.
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Channing J Tassone is such an amazing orthopedic doctor. I've had him since preschool and now I'm 20 years old I can't thank him enough for giving me a sense of security warmth attending to my sensory needs. He is overall an amazing orthopedic, especially for all his patients who have Prader Willi syndrome, including me. He knows what he's doing, and he knows the syndrome really well, he knows when I get nervous and we hold hands or he'll sometimes give me a hug so that I know the sense of security. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the love, support, kindness, understanding, and overall knowledge on their spinal disorder, and any other genetic special-needs, or any other intellectual developmental specialties, that the person might have . He is just truly amazing and he do everything and anything out of his reach to make sure his patients are OK. He actually raced in to the hospital back in 2017 when she heard that I was leaving that day and he was expecting me to be at the hospital for a full week after my surgery , Dr. Tassone thank you so much for all that you do. Your team is amazing. The newest member to your team is just freaking amazing Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has the best orthopedic care probably in the whole entire state of Wisconsin. I would not trust any other doctor with my back other than him . My scoliosis journey associated with the medication that I took and prader willi syndrome. We've been in our ups and downs and we've managed to pull everything through. I hope to come and visit soon and I will miss seeing Dr. Tassone two times a year.
Nov 20, 2023
Excellent service and very friendly staff.
Nov 10, 2023
It could not have been better!
Nov 06, 2023
Dr. Tassone is excellent! We have absolute trust in him.
Nov 06, 2023
Wasn't provided exact reason for casting.
Nov 03, 2023