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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Explained everything well, was very considerate
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Hurlbut is as good an Orthopaedic doctor as you will find.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Feel that I receive great care from Dr Hurlbut and his team
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Wish there were more doctors like this one! He listens and cares.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He fit me in right away.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Hurlbut’s treatment & care was excellent. His explanation of diagnosis and treatment are clear and easy to understand. He is also thoughtful about follow up and support to insure a positive outcome. I would strongly recommend Dr. Hurlbut to anyone considering Rotator Cuff surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Back to near full range of motion at 12 weeks no pain. First time in years. Very knowledgeable excellent service. Highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Professional and helpful!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Spends the time to tell you what is happening and what he thinks.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Attentive, personable, displayed real concern, knowledgeable and created a plan of action
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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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.
Explained everything well, was very considerate
Dr. Hurlbut is as good an Orthopaedic doctor as you will find.
Feel that I receive great care from Dr Hurlbut and his team
Wish there were more doctors like this one! He listens and cares.
He fit me in right away.
Dr. Hurlbut’s treatment & care was excellent. His explanation of diagnosis and treatment are clear and easy to understand. He is also thoughtful about follow up and support to insure a positive outcome. I would strongly recommend Dr. Hurlbut to anyone considering Rotator Cuff surgery.
Back to near full range of motion at 12 weeks no pain. First time in years. Very knowledgeable excellent service. Highly recommend.
Professional and helpful!
Spends the time to tell you what is happening and what he thinks.
Attentive, personable, displayed real concern, knowledgeable and created a plan of action