Dr. Patrick Hurlbut is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He completed his residency at the University of Vermont in 1993, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in 1994 at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Patrick Hurlbut is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He completed his residency at the University of Vermont in 1993, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in 1994 at the University of Minnesota.
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Excellent doctor, very friendly and nice, I really liked how he treated me
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
I am very pleased with my care and Dr Hurlbuts concern for my healing. This process is one I don't think I would have done by anyone else. Thank you and I appreciate all you have done for me.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The best there is! -Aaron
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very good at explaining everything!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Hurlbut was so friendly and informative. I felt like he really explained everything so I could understand it easily:) I would highly recommend him:)
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The best!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind. Showed expertise in actions.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very informative and gave helpful stretches to do before starting PT.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is the BEST!!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
He was amazing from the time he came into the room until he left. He explained everything and made sure I understood! He wasn’t dismissive and made me feel heard!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Prairie Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery - North Location
Dr. Patrick Hurlbut is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He completed his residency at the University of Vermont in 1993, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in 1994 at the University of Minnesota. He subsequently earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hurlbut has been admitted to that American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), an elite professional society of hand surgeons. Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, PC and Dr. Hurlbut’s team uses the most advanced treatment options for recovery of maximum mobility, strength, and return of function. Dr. Hurlbut’s passion has been the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, elbow and hand injuries but he also continues to practice in many areas of orthopaedics including total joint replacement and knee arthroscopy.
Excellent doctor, very friendly and nice, I really liked how he treated me
I am very pleased with my care and Dr Hurlbuts concern for my healing. This process is one I don't think I would have done by anyone else. Thank you and I appreciate all you have done for me.
The best there is! -Aaron
Very good at explaining everything!
Dr. Hurlbut was so friendly and informative. I felt like he really explained everything so I could understand it easily:) I would highly recommend him:)
The best!
Very kind. Showed expertise in actions.
Very informative and gave helpful stretches to do before starting PT.
He is the BEST!!
He was amazing from the time he came into the room until he left. He explained everything and made sure I understood! He wasn’t dismissive and made me feel heard!