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specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

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Orthopedic Oncology

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement

Anterior and Posterior Total Hip Replacement

Total Knee Replacement

Partial Knee Replacement

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Joint Replacement Revision Surgery

Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement

Management of Benign and Malignant Musculoskeletal Tumors

Management of Metastatic Cancer Involving the Skeleton

Surgical Management of Extremity and Pelvic Sarcomas

conditions

Knee pain

Pediatric Ewing sarcoma

Pediatric osteosarcoma

Pediatric Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)

treatments

Joint replacement

Hip replacement

Knee replacement

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David Hennessy, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic surgeon. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Hennessy is dual fellowship trained and specializes in total joint replacement of the hip and knees and the surgical management of musculoskeletal tumors. His care of musculoskeletal tumors includes both benign and malignant tumors, particularly the management of extremity and pelvic sarcomas. He cares for both adult and pediatric patients who have bone or soft tissue tumors through a multi-disciplinary approach working with a team of medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. He predominantly performs anterior-approach total hip replacements, but tailors his approach based on each patient’s needs. In addition to total hip and knee replacements he performs robotic-assisted partial knee replacements, complex joint reconstructions and revision hip and knee replacements. His surgical technique focuses on minimally invasive approaches that limit tissue injury and enhance the speed of recovery. This surgical philosophy is complimented by the excellent team of physical therapists and supportive staff which help patients return to maximum function as soon as possible. In his free time, Dr. Hennessy enjoys traveling with his family and spending time outdoors. They especially enjoy skiing, cycling and spending time on the lakes. It’s rewarding to see patients walk back into the clinic without pain after joint surgery or to help people through tough times after a cancer diagnosis. 

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East Madison Hospital Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Clinic

1 S Park St Medical Center Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Clinic

David Hennessy

David Hennessy, MD

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David Hennessy MD

University Hospital

Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI

Orthopedic Surgeon

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

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