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.

To learn about Dr. Bowers, please read his Curriculum Vitae.

James R. Bowers, MD
Dr. Bowers joined Dr. Rogerson's practice in January 2007. He is extremely interested in helping you to return to the activities that are "near 'n dear" to your heart.

Dr. Bowers primary interests include minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, knee and hip. In addition, he has been performing computer-assisted total knee replacements for over two years. Dr. Bowers also specializes in minimally invasive hip replacement and shoulder resurfacing. He has a strong interest in sports medicine including advanced arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and shoulder.

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.

Jeff Everson, MS, PA-C
Jeff is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program. He has been working as a Physician Assistant for ten years. He assists Dr. Bowers by providing care for clinical and hospital patients. He is also active as a lecturer and lab instructor for the University of Wisconsin Medical School Physician Assistant Program. Before entering the medical field, Jeff earned his bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He received his master’s degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University. He was an Athletic Trainer for eight years before he became a physician assistant.

Jeff and his wife, Teri, have two daughters, Jenae and Kallie. Jeff stays active by coaching his daughter's basketball teams. During Jeff’s time away from the hospital, he enjoys adventure racing and backpacking.

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.

Laura V., Office Assistant
Laura is the newest member to join the medical team. She earned her Biology degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has a strong interest in health care and enjoys working with such knowledgeable health care providers.

Laura and her husband, Chris, have a dog, Monty. When Laura is out of the office, she spends time enjoying Wisconsin’s four seasons by snowmobiling, hiking, and going on motorcycle rides.

Rebecca H., Office Manager
Rebecca joined Dr. Rogerson's team in January, 2007. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in Secondary Education. Before coming to work for Dr. Rogerson, Rebecca substitute taught in the Poynette School District. She also worked for Mycogen Seeds in corn research and development.

When she is not at work, Rebecca enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing outdoor activities, reading and helping on her parent's dairy farm.

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.

8/29/2008

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