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Bridget K. Ellsworth, MD

Assistant Professor

Location

  • Children's Wisconsin Clinics - Milwaukee
  • 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics

My philosophy is to understand each patient and family's unique situation and perspective so that I can help improve their quality of life in ways that are important to them. I strive to utilize a conservative/ non-operative approach when possible, but do offer surgical options when it is in the best interest of the patient and family.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Club Feet
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Traumatic Fracture
  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Limb-Length Discrepancy
  • Lower Extremity Deformity

Treatments and Services

  • Fracture Care
  • Surgical Hip Dislocation
  • Periacetabular Osteotomy
  • Lower Extremity Osteotomy
  • Lower Extremity Surgery
  • Limb-Length Discrepancy Surgery
  • Pelvic Osteotomy

Patients Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee – Milwaukee
  • Children's Wisconsin - Kenosha – Kenosha
  • Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Clinic Locations

Biography

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, but completed my medical training in the Northeast after playing softball at the University of Pennsylvania during undergrad. I enjoy running, swimming, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends over good food. I am excited to be back in the Midwest and explore all that Milwaukee has to offer.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (2017)
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery - New York, NY (2017-2022)
Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA (2022-2023)