Gregory J. Schmeling

Dr. Gregory J. Schmeling is a Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with additional appointments as Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and Clinical Professor in Physician Assistant Studies. He serves as Director of the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma and is a member of the Comprehensive Injury Center, demonstrating his leadership in both clinical care and research.

Dr. Schmeling received his B.S. Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University (1975-1979) and his M.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (1980-1984). His postgraduate training included an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Medical College of Wisconsin (1984-1989), an Orthopaedic Traumatology Fellowship at University of South Florida (1989-1990), and AO Orthopaedic Traumatology Fellowships in Switzerland and Germany (1990).

Dr. Schmeling's research focuses on orthopaedic trauma, with particular expertise in fracture biomechanics, surgical techniques for femur and tibia fractures, patella fracture fixation, pelvic and acetabular fractures, and outcomes of orthopaedic procedures. His recent publications examine strength and gait following surgical repair of femur fractures, tibial shaft fractures, and patella fractures, as well as outcomes of muscle versus fasciocutaneous flaps after secondary orthopedic procedures. His work often involves biomechanical testing, gait analysis, and comparative studies of different surgical techniques, contributing significantly to evidence-based orthopaedic trauma care.

• Outstanding Clinical Instructor, MCW Orthopaedic Surgery Graduating Residents (1993-1994, 1998-1999, 2003-2004, 2014-2015)
• Guide to America's Top Orthopaedists, Consumer Research Council of America (2007-2019)
• Phi Beta Kappa, Marquette University (1978-Present)

Dr. Schmeling has held significant administrative roles throughout his career, including Residency Program Director (1995-2011), Vice Chairman of Education (2011-present), and Chief Medical Director of the APP Orthopaedic Fellowship (2018-present). He has served as Director of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, since 1992, demonstrating sustained leadership in the field. His research has been supported by annual funding from an anonymous foundation from 2003-2012, and he maintains active editorial roles with The American Journal of Orthopaedics and The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.