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Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD

(Dr. Stephen Eric Robbins, MD)

(175 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1978 - 1982)

Professional interests include: herniated disc, musculoskeletal problems, work injuries, and more.

525 W. River Woods Parkway Suite 130
Wi, WI 53212

(414) 961-0304

Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD is a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD is affiliated with Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C. and WISCONSIN BONE AND JOINT S C.

Office Locations

Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C.

2500 North Mayfair Road Suite 500
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

(414) 257-2525

(414) 257-1772

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525 W River Woods Parkway Suite 130
Glendale, WI 53212

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Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C.

525 W. River Woods Parkway Suite 130
Wi, WI 53212

(414) 961-0304

(414) 961-2061

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Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C.

Ohow Professional Building, W62n208 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012

(262) 376-7480

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Some issues Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	221

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2014 were spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
spinal procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2016 were spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
spinal procedures	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2017 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2018 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	23
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2019 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	209
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	264
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	33
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233
spinal procedures	54
X-rays	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wauwatosa, WI were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	211
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	129
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Spine - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1982)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1987)

Board Certification: American Board of Spine - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C.

WISCONSIN BONE AND JOINT S C

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 175 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wauwatosa, WI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$122,380 $122,380
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$22,332 NanOss BA ABGS $10,016	NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $7,766	nanOss Advanced Bone Graft Substitute $4,550
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.	$3,250 STREAMLINE* OCT OCCIPITO-CERVICO-THORACIC SYSTEM $1,750	Streamline OCT System $1,500
Titan Spine, LLC	$2,570 TITAN NANOLOCK $2,500	Titan Spine Endoskeleton Interbody Device $70
RTI Surgical, Inc	$2,000 NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $2,000
Other	$727 MONOCRYL $191	Spinal Implant $41	Spine $34	Thoracolumbar $34	Palacos $32	Other $395

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$122,361
Consulting Fee	$28,520
Travel and Lodging	$1,518
Food and Beverage	$762
Education	$98

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $12,625.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Stephen E. Robbins, MD.

Titan Spine, LLC	2018	$84,710.59	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2019	$68,928.50	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2017	$53,269.84	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2016	$42,646.37	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units

Biography

Dr. Stephen Robbins practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Wauwatosa, WI, Glendale, WI, and Cedarburg, WI. His areas of expertise include back injury, bulging disc, and herniated disc. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Robbins attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Wisconsin Bone & Joint S.C. and Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin.