Dr. Dayton Opel, MD
Dr. Dayton Opel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Platteville, WI and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Opel has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Watertown Regional Medical Center and Southwest Health Center. He is accepting new patients.
Southwest Health Orthopedic Institute
1400 Eastside Rd Platteville, WI 53818Make an Appointment
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Dr. Opel is affiliated with Edgerton Hospital and Health Services Edgerton, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr Opel is a fellowship-trained Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon with over ten years of experience treating patients. His practice focuses exclusively on conditions affecting the fingers to the shoulder.biography
Dr. Opel is a fellowship-trained Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon with over ten years of experience treating patients. His practice focuses exclusively on conditions affecting the fingers to the shoulder.Orthopedic Surgery
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Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship Hospital, 2019Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship Hospital, 2019Oregon Health & Science University
Residency Hospital, 2018Orthopedic Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University
Residency Hospital, 2018Oregon Health & Science University
Internship Hospital, 2017Md, University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
Medical School, 2013University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
Medical School, 2013Bs, University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Undergraduate School, 2009University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Undergraduate School, 2009
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Southwest Health Orthopedic Institute
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
95%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean18% higher than the national average
94%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1019% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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