John S. Rogerson, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Our Team

At JOHN S. ROGERSON, M.D., S.C., we strongly believe in back-to-basics care – a human voice on the phone, a smile to greet you and a staff member to help you with complicated forms. We treat each patient as we would want a family member to be treated – with high quality, personalized care uncompromised by medical politics or financial incentives.

John S. Rogerson, MD
Dr. Rogerson is most of all a people person. He truly enjoys getting to know his patients and making the practice of medicine fun. His main focus in setting up his office practice has been on putting the patient first and foremost. He is committed to making sure that the changes in today’s health care environment do not undermine the quality of care he provides.

In his practice, Dr. Rogerson always pursues non-surgical treatment options first and only proceeds to operative intervention when the patient is fully educated as to the risks, gains and likely outcomes. He maintains his recognized expertise by attending, lecturing and performing surgical demonstrations at numerous national orthopaedic conferences.

To learn more about Dr. Rogerson, please visit About Dr. Rogerson section of this Web site.

Renee Burke, PA-C
Renee earned her bachelors degree in the Physician Assistant Program from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked in orthopaedics and with Dr. Rogerson for 18 years. Renee likes working at the clinic and enjoys getting to know each patient by finding out what works best for their individual needs.

“Patients over the years have taught me that age is only a number,” said Renee. “A good attitude is a better predictor of how well a person will do in any situation.”

Renee and her husband, Dan, have two children: Ali, 16, and Westin, 11. She loves working in Madison and enjoys using all of the other great amenities that the city has to offer. Renee is active in her community by teaching religious education at the church she attends, and managing her daughter’s soccer team.

Joanna Hutchins, MPAS, PA-C
Joanna is a 2004 graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program. She received her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. She enjoys working alongside her father, Dr. Rogerson, and has been since August, 2004. Joanna feels the most rewarding experience working in the clinic is to see the progression of patients go from a painful life to a pain-free one. She expects advancements in hip resurfacing to be the new wave of the future!

Joanna takes pleasure in visiting her home on Lake Waubesa with her husband, Luke, and dog, Pudge. Her most enjoyable outdoor activities are scuba diving, waterskiing, and walking Pudge.

Janel M., R.T.R.
Janel is a registered Radiologic Technologist and received her associate degree from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in 1982. She has worked with Dr. Rogerson for the past 22 years, and has been a radiologic technologist for 26 years. She is a master at taking complex X-ray views. When not taking X-rays, Janel functions in other office roles.

Janel and her husband, Jeff, have three children, Jennifer, 23, Justin, 21, and Jordan, 14. Outside of work, Janel enjoys camping, traveling, kickboxing, knitting and photography.

Tracy H., R.T.R.
Tracy has been working in our office for over eight years. She is a registered X-ray technician and earned her associates degree in Radiological Technician. Her background medical training has been at local hospitals and clinics. She has always been interested in the medical field. In the future, she is expecting great advancements in digital x-ray capabilities. Tracy also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture.

Tracy and her husband, Roger, have two children, Megan, 19, who is attending South Dakota State University and Miles, 16. She enjoys visiting Northern Wisconsin, where she spends her outside time with her family and friends. She is active in her community by doing volunteer work at the church and school. Some of her hobbies are gardening, golfing, and learning sign language.

Cathy G., Surgical Coordinator
Cathy has been a surgical coordinator in Orthopaedics for 22 years. In addition, she oversees all of the OSHA, medical supply and safety issues. Cathy graduated with a bachelors degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

She and her husband, Eric, have one daughter, Alison, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is now attending graduate school at the University of Washington-Seattle. In Cathy’s spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and teaching first grade Religion class.

June L., Receptionist
June worked part-time as a receptionist at the Meriter Retirement Center from 1996 to 1998, and joined our office in August, 2006. She likes working in the friendly atmosphere, where the patients are so nice and having staff that work well together. She brought with her 25 years of customer service experience in the medical and health insurance settings.

June has one daughter, Kristi, who is attending Yale University. In her spare time, June enjoys walleye fishing in Canada. She’s also an active volunteer at Christmas for Needy Families.

Janet M., Receptionist
Janet is a tenured receptionist, with over eight years of experience in the health care industry. She brings interpersonal and organizational skills to our office. Janet enjoys working with patients and coordinating their health care related needs.

Janet, her husband Chuck, and daughter Michelle, relocated to the Madison area from Iowa. Her family enjoys outdoor activities including biking, walking their dog, Jasmine, and working in the yard landscaping. The love of Janet's life is her children. Jamie recently married and is attending Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Kristin graduated from the University of Iowa and currently lives in Chicago. Stephen is a Submariner in the Navy. He currently resides in Connecticut where he is assigned to the USS Pittsburg. Michelle is a freshman at Evansville High School.

Kathleen G., CPC, Business Manager
Kathleen attained certification as a Professional Coder in 2001 and is an active member of the American Academy Profession Coders. Kathleen brings the whole office together, overseeing its efficient operation in a helpful, friendly tone. She addresses the business details and the insurance concerns with our patients. She also interfaces with Medicare and the various managed care entities. She has worked in medical insurance and data organization settings for 30 years.

Kathleen and her husband, Brent, have a daughter, Tressa, 20, who is attending Madison Area Technical College. Kathleen’s outside interests include traveling, reading and camping.

1/10/2010

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