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Arthritis Surgery;Arthroscopy;Hip Replacement;Knee Ligament Reconstruction;Knee Replacement;Orthopedic Surgery;Osteoarthritis;Rotator Cuff Injury;Total Joint Replacement;

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Medicine & Public Health Madison, WI, United States, M.D. 1986

    Internship
    University of Utah - Health Sciences Center Salt Lake City, UT, United States, General Surgery 1987

    Residency
    University of Utah - Health Sciences Center Salt Lake City, UT, United States General Surgery 1988

    University of Utah - Health Sciences Center Salt Lake City, UT, United States Orthopedic Surgery 1993

    Fellowship
    Intermountain Healthcare - Bone & Joint Institute Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Total Joint Replacement Surgery 1994

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Orthopedic Surgery: 1996, recertified 2005

    State Licenses
    Utah Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.3
out of 5 (111 ratings, 15 comments)
4.4
Provider explanations of my problem
4.2
Provider concern for my questions
4.3
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.4
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.3
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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January 16, 2022
Excellent explained it as it is in simple terms.
February 8, 2022
I felt that the surgeon explained how the whole surgery and procedure, plus recovery would proceed. He dispensed with any doubts or fears I may have had.
March 14, 2022
Dr. showed me a video of the procedure!
May 3, 2022
All providers really care about you.
May 17, 2022
Explained everything down to the smallest detail. Feel very confident in the doctor!
May 21, 2022
Bedside manner was excellent.
September 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad very good - explains things well - always provides opportunities to ask questions. Skilled surgeon!
October 5, 2022
He was great!!
October 27, 2022
Friendly, informative and courteous experience.
December 8, 2022
Dr. Simenstad's Power Point Presentation describing a total knee replacement was OUTSTANDING!
June 8, 2022
I have stated excellent care & results when a mutual friend stated she was having provider perform ortho procedure.
August 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad was personable & allowed me to ask questions about my upcoming procedure. I like his powerpoint presentations. A way to hear & read at same time. Ensures all information given.
May 17, 2022
He explained everything very thoroughly.
September 22, 2022
We are very pleased with Dr. Simenstad - Excellent surgeon. He gets to the point & is a bit rushed but we understand he's busy. We did feel valued!
October 21, 2022
He was running behind so I felt he did not have time for me and did not help me in any way of suggestions.
October 21, 2022
He was running behind so I felt he did not have time for me and did not help me in any way of suggestions.
May 17, 2022
He explained everything very thoroughly.
September 22, 2022
We are very pleased with Dr. Simenstad - Excellent surgeon. He gets to the point & is a bit rushed but we understand he's busy. We did feel valued!
June 8, 2022
I have stated excellent care & results when a mutual friend stated she was having provider perform ortho procedure.
August 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad was personable & allowed me to ask questions about my upcoming procedure. I like his powerpoint presentations. A way to hear & read at same time. Ensures all information given.
January 16, 2022
Excellent explained it as it is in simple terms.
February 8, 2022
I felt that the surgeon explained how the whole surgery and procedure, plus recovery would proceed. He dispensed with any doubts or fears I may have had.
March 14, 2022
Dr. showed me a video of the procedure!
May 3, 2022
All providers really care about you.
May 17, 2022
Explained everything down to the smallest detail. Feel very confident in the doctor!
May 21, 2022
Bedside manner was excellent.
September 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad very good - explains things well - always provides opportunities to ask questions. Skilled surgeon!
October 5, 2022
He was great!!
October 27, 2022
Friendly, informative and courteous experience.
December 8, 2022
Dr. Simenstad's Power Point Presentation describing a total knee replacement was OUTSTANDING!
January 16, 2022
Excellent explained it as it is in simple terms.
February 8, 2022
I felt that the surgeon explained how the whole surgery and procedure, plus recovery would proceed. He dispensed with any doubts or fears I may have had.
March 14, 2022
Dr. showed me a video of the procedure!
May 3, 2022
All providers really care about you.
May 17, 2022
He explained everything very thoroughly.
May 17, 2022
Explained everything down to the smallest detail. Feel very confident in the doctor!
May 21, 2022
Bedside manner was excellent.
June 8, 2022
I have stated excellent care & results when a mutual friend stated she was having provider perform ortho procedure.
August 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad was personable & allowed me to ask questions about my upcoming procedure. I like his powerpoint presentations. A way to hear & read at same time. Ensures all information given.
September 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad very good - explains things well - always provides opportunities to ask questions. Skilled surgeon!
September 22, 2022
We are very pleased with Dr. Simenstad - Excellent surgeon. He gets to the point & is a bit rushed but we understand he's busy. We did feel valued!
October 5, 2022
He was great!!
October 21, 2022
He was running behind so I felt he did not have time for me and did not help me in any way of suggestions.
October 27, 2022
Friendly, informative and courteous experience.
December 8, 2022
Dr. Simenstad's Power Point Presentation describing a total knee replacement was OUTSTANDING!
December 8, 2022
Dr. Simenstad's Power Point Presentation describing a total knee replacement was OUTSTANDING!
October 27, 2022
Friendly, informative and courteous experience.
October 21, 2022
He was running behind so I felt he did not have time for me and did not help me in any way of suggestions.
October 5, 2022
He was great!!
September 22, 2022
We are very pleased with Dr. Simenstad - Excellent surgeon. He gets to the point & is a bit rushed but we understand he's busy. We did feel valued!
September 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad very good - explains things well - always provides opportunities to ask questions. Skilled surgeon!
August 19, 2022
Dr. Simenstad was personable & allowed me to ask questions about my upcoming procedure. I like his powerpoint presentations. A way to hear & read at same time. Ensures all information given.
June 8, 2022
I have stated excellent care & results when a mutual friend stated she was having provider perform ortho procedure.
May 21, 2022
Bedside manner was excellent.
May 17, 2022
Explained everything down to the smallest detail. Feel very confident in the doctor!
May 17, 2022
He explained everything very thoroughly.
May 3, 2022
All providers really care about you.
March 14, 2022
Dr. showed me a video of the procedure!
February 8, 2022
I felt that the surgeon explained how the whole surgery and procedure, plus recovery would proceed. He dispensed with any doubts or fears I may have had.
January 16, 2022
Excellent explained it as it is in simple terms.

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