SSM Health is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Hautala to SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Health Plaza A, 421 Camelot Drive and SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic – Orthopedics – Ripon, 835 Parkside Street, within SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital.
Dr. Hautala earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky. He also completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at TRIA Orthopedics and the University of Minnesota, where he took care of the Minnesota Gophers football team and learned from the team physicians of the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Twins.
Dr. Hautala specializes in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus tears, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and arthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee.
“I love working in sports medicine and orthopedics because it is incredibly rewarding to help people return to the activities and routines they enjoy most,” Dr. Hautala said.
Dr. Hautala takes a collaborative approach to care, focusing on establishing an accurate diagnosis and ensuring patients have a thorough understanding of their condition. He works with each patient to discuss all available treatment options, including non-surgical approaches, to develop a personalized care plan.
Dr. Hautala is accepting new patients. Community members may call 920-926-8616 or visit https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctordetails/gavin-s-hautala-md to request an appointment.
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Date posted: November 5, 2026