SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Patrick Scerpella, MD
Orthopedic Surgery

SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus
1211 Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI 53715
Patrick Scerpella is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison. He completed his internship in general surgery at Gundersen Clinic-La Crosse Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics-Madison. Dr. Scerpella then went on to complete his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Scerpella's practice is focused on foot and ankle trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, deformity correction, tendonitis, and arthritis surgery.
Dr. Scerpella is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He has four grown children; the family also has a rabbit named Glenn. He enjoys working in the garden and traveling with his family, both in the US and abroad.
_I find myself fortunate to have a profession where I can help people recover from their injuries._- Patrick Scerpella, MD
Dr. Scerpella's practice is focused on foot and ankle trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, deformity correction, tendonitis, and arthritis surgery.
Dr. Scerpella is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He has four grown children; the family also has a rabbit named Glenn. He enjoys working in the garden and traveling with his family, both in the US and abroad.
_I find myself fortunate to have a profession where I can help people recover from their injuries._- Patrick Scerpella, MD
About Me
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
UW Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Residency, 1993
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Medical School, 1987
University of Maryland Medical Center
Fellowship, 1994
Lutheran Hospital - LaCrosse
Internship, 1988
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Medical Interests
Amputations
Diabetic foot problems
Foot and ankle reconstruction and arthroplasty
Foot injuries and disorders
Fractures and broken bones
Nonunions and malunions
Osteomyelitis
Strains and sprains
Stress fractures
Trauma recovery
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 Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
67 ratings,
39 reviews
6/13/2026
Excellent surgeon!
6/10/2026
Very confidite
6/6/2026
Phoenix said he took good care of her
6/4/2026
I really appreciate being under his care
5/9/2026
Dr. Scerpella is great. I I would be more likely to give feedback if it was quick and did not contain a whole lot of cruft about the clinic.
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


