Chad Zehms, MD
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
About Chad Zehms, MD
Dr. Chad Zehms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a passion for helping athletes and active individuals return to the activities they love. A native of Green Bay, Dr. Zehms is excited to be back in the community he calls home.
He began his medical training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, followed by service in the U.S. Navy, where he completed his orthopedic residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Zehms then pursued advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the prestigious Steadman Philippon Clinic, known for its cutting-edge care of elite athletes.
With a background as an athlete himself, Dr. Zehms brings a unique understanding of the physical and emotional journey of recovery. His high-energy presence and compassionate approach create a positive environment where patients feel supported and motivated.
Whether treating a sports injury or guiding a patient through joint care, Dr. Zehms is committed to delivering expert care with a personal touch.
Related Medical Services
Locations
Aurora Health Center in Pulaski - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic
Pulaski
Location Details read_moreCertifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Orthopedic
Fellowships
Steadman Philippon Sports Medicine Clinic – Sports Medicine
Additional Certifications, Training, and Achievements
April 2011 Navy Commendation Medal In support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Professional Associations and Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Whiddon DR, Zehms CT, Miller MD, Quinby JS, Montgomery SL, Sekiya JK. Double Compared with Single-Bundle Open Inlay Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Cadaver Model. J BoneJoint Surg Am. 2008;90:1820-1829
Sekiya JK, Whiddon DR, Zehms CT, Miller MD. A Clinically Relevant Assessment of Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Injuries. Evaluation of Isolated and Combined DeficiencyJ Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:1621-1627
Philippon MJ, Zehms CT, Briggs KK, Manchester DJ, Kuppersmith DA. Hip Instability in the Athlete Accepted for publication November 2007, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine.
Zehms CT, Whiddon DR, Miller MD, Quinby JS, Montgomery SL, Campbell RB, Sekiya JK Comparison of a double bundle arthroscopic inlay and open inlay PCL reconstruction using clinically relevant tools. Arthroscopy 2008; 24(4): 472-480.
Philippon MJ, Zehms CT, Kuppersmith DA. Lesions of the ligamentum teres. AANA/AAOS Video Library Collection on Hip Arthroscopy, 2007.
Philippon MJ, Zehms CT, Kuppersmith DA. Acetabuloplasty and labral refixation. AANA/AAOS Video Library Collection on Hip Arthroscopy, 2007.
Philippon MJ, Zehms CT, Kuppersmith DA. Advanced labral repair techniques. AANA/AAOS Video Library Collection on Hip Arthroscopy, 2007.
Sekiya JK, Zehms CT. Arthroscopic management of recurrent glenohumeral instability. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 2006; 13: 189-195
Zehms CT, Balsamo L, Dunbar RP. Coaptation Splinting for Humeral Shaft Fractures in Adults and Children: American Journal of Orthopedics. 2006; 35(10): 452-454.
Kurtz CA, Sekiya JK, Zehms CT, Harner CD: Double bundle PCL reconstruction. In Harner CD, El Attrache N, Mrzyan R, Sekiya JK (Eds): Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.