Meet Benjamin Hackett, MD

Neck and Back, Providers, Pain Management

Dr. Benjamin Hackett Benjamin J. Hackett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Bone & Joint.

He treats adults of all ages who suffer from arthritis, disc disease, bone spurs, and spinal-nerve-related problems. Dr. Hackett has a special interest in pain management and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Hackett has been treating patients at Bone & Joint since 2007. He believes it is important for patients to understand their conditions and options for treatment. Dr. Hackett works with his patients to exhaust the non-surgical treatment options before suggesting a surgical remedy.

Dr. Hackett earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hackett completed an Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Hackett is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Wisconsin State Medical Society, and the Marathon County Medical Alliance.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Hackett enjoys skiing, fishing, hiking, and living on his farm.

Dr. Hackett sees patients in Merrill and Wausau. To make an appointment with Dr. Hackett call Bone & Joint at 800.445.6442.

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