SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Craig Hinkle, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery

SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus
1211 Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI 53715
Craig Hinkle is a board-certified physician assistant practicing in orthopedic surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin in Platteville, WI and earned his master's in physician assistant studies from Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA.
Hinkle is a member of both the American and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. He is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Craig is married and has three children; they also have a miniature golden doodle. He enjoys hiking, biking, camping, golfing, football, basketball, and baseball and playing games with his children. Craig is also involved in helping at their church fundraisers.
As a family, they like to travel. They enjoy camping during the summer and fall months and during the winter months, they try to escape to Florida for a week.
_"It gives me satisfaction when I can educate a patient about their diagnosis and have the opportunity to help improve their quality of life." - Craig Hinkle PA-C_
Hinkle is a member of both the American and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. He is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Craig is married and has three children; they also have a miniature golden doodle. He enjoys hiking, biking, camping, golfing, football, basketball, and baseball and playing games with his children. Craig is also involved in helping at their church fundraisers.
As a family, they like to travel. They enjoy camping during the summer and fall months and during the winter months, they try to escape to Florida for a week.
_"It gives me satisfaction when I can educate a patient about their diagnosis and have the opportunity to help improve their quality of life." - Craig Hinkle PA-C_
About Me
Specialties
Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
Des Moines University
Master of Science, 2010
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
60 ratings,
26 reviews
6/18/2026
My experience couldn’t have been any better than it was! Thank you Craig!!!
6/11/2026
He remembered me from previous visit.
6/4/2026
Very satisfying
5/21/2026
Exceptional care and concern. He’s a great listener and cares for his patients.
5/9/2026
Working with Craig has been wonderful. He fully understood the issues I was having and didn't minimize my concerns as being frivolous. His skill in providing a painless injection was greatly appreciated.
Map & Directions
SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus
1211 Fish Hatchery RoadMadison, WI 53715
Mon
7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Tue
7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wed
7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thu
7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Fri
7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed


