Orthopedics: Fracture Care, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement
Wausau, WI
4.8
486 Ratings
122 Comments
Dr. James Sutherland Jr. is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and holds memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Surgeons, the Marathon County Medical Society, the WI Medical Society, and the Catholic Medical Association.
Dr. James Sutherland Jr. is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and holds memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Surgeons, the Marathon County Medical Society, the WI Medical Society, and the Catholic Medical Association.
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Easy to understand, thorough, pleasant
Aug-2024
He seemed to be annoyed with our questions like he just wanted to move on. Not really in a friendly, happy mood even though it was morning.
Aug-2024
Dr Sutherland explained things very well and at a level I could understand. He thoroughly presented options for follow-up care. I appreciated not being pushed into a decision and I left feeling a sense of confidence I could get back to him when I was ready for the next step. He was candid and practical which I also appreciate in a physician. The office staff were very friendly and helpful.
Jul-2024
Very polite and answers question clearly. Does not push procedures and leaves option to consider.
Jul-2024
He is very good
Jul-2024
Very informative and honest
Jun-2024
Don’t like his attitude.
Jun-2024
good doc
May-2024
He is a wonderful doctor. Always explains everything and is very kind. I recommend him highly!
May-2024
Excellent doctor!! Best surgeon too!!
May-2024
Wonderful physician. On top of all current medical issues.
May-2024
He explained everything and happily answered questions
Apr-2024
I like doctors that listen. He has a good sense of humor that helps when you're not feeling so hot.
Apr-2024
Great Dr., he’s replaced my right knee and now doing me left hip
Apr-2024
Explained everything very well!
Mar-2024
Some talents blessed by God,
Mar-2024
honest opinion
Feb-2024
Dr. Sutherland, for me, is the best... Did excellent as surgeon and getting me thru recovery. Would recommend him anytime.
Feb-2024
He is my most favorite surgeon!!!
Jan-2024
Excellent care and concern
Jan-2024
He seem much more comfortable talking to me about my surgery. 😊
Jan-2024
Dr Sutherland is professional, excellent skills, good diagnostics, communicates important details, answers questions and takes great care of me.
Nov-2023
Have been with this Doctor for at least 15 years and have always been pleased!
Nov-2023
Excellent Surgeon. Did over 14 surgery’s on me and all were excellent
Nov-2023
Explained my xrays and treatment so we could understand. Sched labs to rule out lymes etc.
Oct-2023
The man knows his profession.
Oct-2023
Always willing to answer questions. Warm and caring approach.
Sep-2023
Very courteous and thorough. Did a great job of getting me back to where I needed to be.
Sep-2023
Great surgeon! Would recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic help.
Sep-2023
Very direct and answered my questions.
Aug-2023
Good doctor It explains things very well could be faster. When you go in for office visits.
Aug-2023
Good doctor down to earth.
Aug-2023
Always pleasant and listens to my concerns.
Jul-2023
Doctor Sutherland is a truly a professional, and a excellent doctor
Jul-2023
Very nice and busy. Very professional.!
Jul-2023
Excellent doctor friendly and takes time with you and explains everything so you can understand what is going on
May-2023
Professional and to the point
Apr-2023
I truly appreciate his down to earth attitude. But mostly his ability as a Dr. I am just 2 weeks since surgery and feeling good. My hip feels strong and sturdy.
Mar-2023
The most knowledgeable and caring Doctor I have ever dealt with.
Mar-2023
Great experience, good info ,felt like he put me in control of my options.
Mar-2023
Very friendly and explains things Very well
Mar-2023
Very informative explains the process in detail
Mar-2023
Dr. Sutherland is everything you could ask for in a doctor. Straight forward, lays out all my options, lets me make the decisions and lets me know the path moving forward. Everyone in this location is friendly, helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Feb-2023
Quite simply, this surgeon is the best. Do yourself a favor and have him do your surgery. I’m in my 70s, significantly overweight, and my knee replacement was fantastic. Very fast recovery for me, and the best decision I ever made!
Feb-2023
Professional manor but somewhat impersonal. Did an excellent job of diagnosing the problem and giving the steroid shot(no pain). Would see him again if necessary.
Feb-2023
Very impersonal. Felt like I was taking up his time with inconsequential issues.
Jan-2023
Excellent doctor and surgeon.
Jan-2023
very friendly and informative
Jan-2023
Great doctor!
Jan-2023
Great surgeon! Explains everything in layman terms.
Dec-2022
Heard the information I needed. Slept. Well last night. Thank you!
Dec-2022
Dr Sutherland is a no nonsense professional. He doesn’t talk down to you and answers questions with a good explanation.
Dec-2022
James Sutherland is now trying to be a bit better with people. Still has poor bedside manner. Centers on a diagnosis. Refusing to consider other possibilities.
Go to him with knowledge. Listen to what he says. Research for one self.
Dec-2022
The waiting room wait was well over a half hour. He also completely disregarded my concern how Dr Murch recently felt I had a poor pain tolerance which he noted from a hand surgery he had just done 3 months prior. This was discussed prior to surgery with Dr Sutherland by me as well as Dr Murch. Dr Sutherland assured me I would be fine. However he completely disregarded my extreme pain he left me in when he released he 24 hours after a complete knee replacement.This was absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional. I cannot express how devastated I was and still am.
Dec-2022
Bestest hip doctor there is! Professional, talented, and insightful.
Nov-2022
Love Dr Sutherland. He is so awesome e with his patients.
Nov-2022
Dr. Sutherland provided a thorough explanation and top-notch care for my ortho concerns.
He answered all of my questions never making me feel rushed.
Oct-2022
Excellent personal
Sep-2022
Kind, explains everything well.
Sep-2022
Very kind and explained everything thoroughly.
Jul-2022
Great doctor, takes the necessary time to answer all questions and explains things clearly. Does a quality work
Jul-2022
Awesome, great at explaining procedure, answers all questions. Hip replacement tomorrow, I feel 100% confident I'm in good hands!!
Jun-2022
He makes me feel like I am his only patient. Takes as much time as I need. He is professional but answers
Jun-2022
Personable, professional, good listener. I am grateful to have such a good doctorr.
May-2022
Wonderful doctor. Excellent surgeon. Very, very pleased with my results and excellent recovery.
Mar-2022
Appreciated his opinion and truthfulness.
Mar-2022
Had a great talk with Dr. Sutherland this morning! He gave me the time to discuss ANYTHING that was on my mind!
Mar-2022
Awesome visit. Felt like he had time to discuss my health with me and answer all my questions
Feb-2022
Professional, answers all my questions.
Feb-2022
He is an excellent surgeon and physician. Congenial, too.
Feb-2022
Explained things well. Answered all questions I had. Only negative is in the building. I'm a bit shy to walk past waiting rooms, etc., in the shorts for xray room on other side of building.
Feb-2022
Dr Sutherland has taken care of so many parts of my body at this point, he is my hero - his level of skill and excellence is unsurpassed -
Jan-2022
Dr. Sutherland is the best; he listens, shows the X-rays and clearly explains what he plans to do. I highly recommend him.
Jan-2022
Very informative
Jan-2022
Dr Sutherland is my hero - his surgical skills are excellent, his "beside manner" also excellent - no "god-complex" in this man - he rocks and has made it possible for me to continue hiking, use my hands, and throw feed bags around - I wouldn't go to any other ortho surgeon!!
Dec-2021
Very personable
Nov-2021
Prompt, explains everything. While explaining my case to a new PA he remembered it all accurately.
Nov-2021
I trust him
Oct-2021
Helpful and supportive
Sep-2021
had to wait, but once doctor was in examining room, he answered all my questions,
Aug-2021
very professional and knowledgeable - did answer my questions
Aug-2021
Thank you for taking care of me. You are an excellent surgeon.
Aug-2021
Friendly, attentive, skilled surgeon. Taking all the necessary time needed.
Jul-2021
Thank you for never giving up on me!! Best surgeon and Dr EVER
Jun-2021
Appreciate thorough, quick decision on how to best diagnose my issues.
Jun-2021
I received the care I came for, but waited an hour to be seen. Several others in the waiting room had the same experience. When I spoke with Dr. Sutherland I expressed my displeasure with the wait. He asked what he could do. My response was, communicate with patients in the waiting room that he is running late and that they may, if they wish, make another appointment. It is disrespectful of people's time and lives to take an hour out of their lives!
Jun-2021
Awesome experience with Jim!
May-2021
I would not be alive without the experience and expertise of Dr. Sutherland. I truly appreciate his pro-active, aggressive approach to healing. I thank God everyday for this man.
May-2021
Great doctor, would highly recommend him.
Mar-2021
In my opinion, Dr. Sutherland is the best man for any orthopedic needs. He is highly skilled and extremely intelligent. He will stop at nothing to successfully treat his patients with dignity and respect.
I have the highest regards for Dr. Sutherland.
Mar-2021
People are so friendly!
Feb-2021
He is my favorite doc!!! I totally trust him.
Feb-2021
I feel very comfortable about my upcoming surgery tomorrow.
Jan-2021
Friendly staff. Dr Sutherland was very helpful and knowledgeable about my questions and gave me options to consider going forward.
Dec-2020
He spent a lot of time answering questions and addressing my concerns!
Nov-2020
A good teaching doctor, he explains every thing so well and answers all questions.
Aug-2020
Easy to understand
Aug-2020
I like his kindness and how he lisensen to you and explains things to you
Jul-2020
Dr. Sutherland made sure all of my questions were answered. He did a great job fixing my very nasty break.
Jul-2020
This entire experience was and is much better than expected. Excellent communication and demeanor.
Jun-2020
Very professional, friendly
Jun-2020
Very Informative
Jun-2020
Very professional and personable
Jun-2020
Great guy and physician ... I highly recommend him. Accompanied by a medical student ... fine teacher!
Jun-2020
Clear, understandable explanation of surgery and post-op care at home. Showed me the device that will be implanted. Did not rush my visit.
May-2020
Wonderful. Straight-forward explanations.
May-2020
Always love seeing Dr Sutherlund. For me he has been an excellent doctor. He replaced both my hips and happy to say no problems with them at all.
May-2020
Didn't feel he was very helpful or willing to try and take away my pain... i feel he just didn't want to do the procedures of what could.of been done to possibly make me feel better so I can live a normal life again or to thw best I can... living in pain is aweful.
May-2020
Excellent visit/consult, if, nearly an hour late. Excellent communication.
May-2020
Excellent surgical skills. My surgery went smoothly and my ankle healed perfectly. Dr. Sutherland is the best!!!
May-2020
Happy happy 🥇😀🇺🇸
Apr-2020
My previous Dr retired. He easily picked up where he left off.
Apr-2020
Very thorough...discusses options and presents best case scenario. Did excellent job with hip replacement for my husband so he is my choice for my surgery also.
Mar-2020
My surgeries turned out beyond my expectations. He is personable, welcomed questions and input. He explains clearly what his plan is and why he thinks it is the best way to go. I would highly recommend Dr. Sutherland.
Feb-2020
I am healing very well with my new hip. Dr. Sutherland has knee, hip and some hand surgery and I have always come away with the knowledge that I have an excellent surgeon on my side and that is so important for a patient to have that kind of trust and confidence in the person who is doing surgery on your body and doing it so well. He is #1 in my opinion.
Jan-2020
Helpful information provided.
Excellent.
Jan-2020
Dr of few words but knows his abilities with surgery.
Dec-2019
After waiting 40 minutes to see the doctor, he decided he wanted x-rays taken. Four x-rays were taken and then I needed to wait another 30 minutes for him to return to review the images.
If x-rays were important for him to make a professional diagnosis, the order for x-rays should be noted at the beginning of my appointment so as not to make the appointment longer than necessary and making his time more efficient and saving both of us unnecessary wait time.
Dec-2019
Best surgeon ever!!! I literally was Humpty Dumpty and he put me back together!!! I would recommend him to anybody who wanted the best!! I got him by chance WAS MY LUCKY DAY !! How does a person ever really show how grateful you are???
Nov-2019
I found Dr. Sutherland to be without interest or care for the pain in my hip. I was told to take ibuprofen , which I have been doing for a couple years already, until I was sick of it. Then I could come in for an injection, which was what I had said I wanted when I made the appointment, and was under the impression I was going to get. He took x-rays, which I've already had, told me I have severe arthritis, which I already know, and showed me the results of the x-rays, which I had already seen.
Nov-2019
Gave good information
Nov-2019
Wonderful surgeon, very good at what he does. Gave detailed answers to all my questions and was thorough in all examinations and follow-ups.
Services Arthroscopic Surgery Total joint replacement & reconstructive surgery Sports Medicine General Orthopaedics Fracture care / trauma surgery
Education Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Medical School: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Internship: Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Orthopedic Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - 1999 Re-Certified - 2009
Professional Affiliations and Memberships American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) American College of Surgeons Marathon County Medical Society WI Medical Society Catholic Medical Association
Easy to understand, thorough, pleasant
He seemed to be annoyed with our questions like he just wanted to move on. Not really in a friendly, happy mood even though it was morning.
Dr Sutherland explained things very well and at a level I could understand. He thoroughly presented options for follow-up care. I appreciated not being pushed into a decision and I left feeling a sense of confidence I could get back to him when I was ready for the next step. He was candid and practical which I also appreciate in a physician. The office staff were very friendly and helpful.
Very polite and answers question clearly. Does not push procedures and leaves option to consider.
He is very good
Very informative and honest
Don’t like his attitude.
good doc
He is a wonderful doctor. Always explains everything and is very kind. I recommend him highly!
Excellent doctor!! Best surgeon too!!