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CURRICULUM VITAE

Jonathan C. Kraus MD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Clinical

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Hub for Collaborative Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

EDUCATION:
1998 - 2002 Bachelors of Science (Magna Cum Laude), Millikin University, Decatur, IL
2002 - 2003 Graduate Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
2003 - 2007 Doctorate of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
08/2019 - 05/2020 Leadership Academy, University of WI-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
2007 - 2012 Residency, Orthopaedics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
2012 - 2013 Fellowship, Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
2013 - 2015 Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin, Franklin, WI
2013 - 2015 Surgical Consultant/Co-management, Orthopaedic Specialist of Milwaukee (OSM), Franklin, WI
2014 - 2017 Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226
2015 - 2017 Blount Orthopaedic Associates, Glendale, WI
2015 - Present Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Veterans Affairs-Clement Zablocki Hospital(MCW), Milwaukee, WI
2017 - Present Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
2017 - 2023 Co-Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226
2023 - Present Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 532226

HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
2017 - Present Division Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226
2022 - Present Co-Chair, Orthopedic Surgery/Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics & Plastics Accountable Care Team Value Program, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 53226

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
07/2024 - 07/2025 Most Outstanding Research Award Judge, Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of WI, Milwaukee, WI 53226

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES:
2013 - 2015 Franklin Hospital, 10101 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI 53132
2013 - 2015 Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, 10101 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI 53132
2013 - 2015 All Saints Hospital, 3801 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53405
2013 - 2015 St. Francis Hospital, 3237 S. 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215
2013 - 2015 Elmbrook Hospital, 19333 W. North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045
2015 - Present Clement J. Zablocki VA Hospital, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295
2015 - 2017 Columbia St. Mary's Hospital-Ozaukee, 13111 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53097
2015 - 2017 Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin, 475 W. River Woods Parkway, Glendale, WI 53212
2015 - 2017 Columbia St. Mary's Hospital-Milwaukee, 2301 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2017 - Present Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, W180 N8085 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
2017 - Present Children's Wisconsin, 8915 W. Connell Court, Milwaukee, WI 53226
2017 - Present Froedtert West Bend Hospital, 3200 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend, WI 53095
2017 - Present Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
07/2015
07/2025
   
Certificates
Issued By Issue DateExpiration
ATLS
ACS
07/2007
07/2011
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Midwest Stone Institute
03/2013
None
Basic Life Support
American Heart Associaation
07/2016
None
    

Licensure
Number Issue DateExpiration
State of Wisconsin
52525-020
01/07/2009
10/31/2023
State of Missouri
2012
2014
    

AWARDS AND HONORS:
2002 Magna Cum Laude, Millikin University
2002 John and Ula Leighty Award, Millikin University
2007 Distinction in Research Award, Saint Louis University
2012 Administrative Chief Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin
2019 Jeffrey P. Schwab Excellence in Academic Teaching Award, Medical College of Wisconsin
2023 Michael C Collopy Excellence in Teaching Award, Medical College of Wisconsin

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2007 - Present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Active Fellow)
2010 - Present American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) (Member)
2013 - Present J. Albert Key Orthopaedic Society
2021 - Present Wisconsin Orthopedic Society (Member)

EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS:
Journal Review
2017 - Present Journal of Surgical Education
2021 - Present Cureus Journal of Medical Science
2023 - Present Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Ad-Hoc Reviewer
2020 - Present AOFAS 2020 Specialty Day Abstract Committee Reviewer

LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
2016 - 2017 Reviewer, Medical Necessity Product and Device Reviewer, Wheaton Franciscan Hospitals
2019 - Present Peer Support Leader, Second Victim Support Leader, Medical College of Wisconsin
2019 - Present Subject Matter Expert, Orthopaedics Service Line Clinical Value Analysis Team, Froedtert Health
2019 - Present Member, Supply Chain Executive Advisory Committee, Froedtert Health
2020 - 2023 Member-Dean Appointee, School of Medicine Admissions Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
2020 - Present Program Evaluation Committee Member, Residency Program Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2021 - Present Wellness Officer, Orthopaedic Surgery Wellness Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
2021 - 2022 Member, Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery Accountable Care Team Value Program (ACT-Value), Medical College of Wisconsin
2021 - Present Member-Dean Appointee, School of Medicine Admissions-Interview Admissions Subcommittee, Medical College of Wisconsin
2021 - Present Member, IA and Criminal Conviction Recommendations for Admissions Cycle, Medical College of Wisconsin
2021 - Present Member-Dean Appointee, School of Medicine Admissions-Screening Subcommittee, Medical College of Wisconsin
2022 - Present Co-Chair, Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery Accountable Care Team Value Program (ACT-Value), Medical College of Wisconsin
2022 - Present Course Lecturer, Orthopaedic Surgery Clerkship, Medical College of Wisconsin

NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
2016 - Present Question Writer, Foot and Ankle Self Evaluation Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2020 - Present Reviewer, Specialty Day Abstract Committee, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
2021 - Present Panelist, Trauma and Foot & Ankle SME Advisory Panel, Captis
2021 - 2023 Member, Post Graduate Education Committee, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
2023 - Present Consultant, 4WEB Medical

RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS:
Active
Peer Review
Title:
Custom Talar Replacement Device Retrospective Review: A Non-Significant Risk Study
Source:
4WEB Medical
Role & Effort:
Co-I
PI:
Steve Zambrano. PhD
Dates:
08/31/2022 - Present
  
Title:
STAR 2 PAS Replacement Real-World Evidence Retrospective Study to Investigate the STAR Ankle Under Actual Conditions of Use
Source:
DJO, LLC
Role & Effort:
PI
PI:
Jonathan Kraus, MD
Dates:
08/2023 - Present
Direct Funds:
$50,000
  
Title:
Achilles Tendon Characteristics following Operative versus Non-operative Treatment of Rupture
Source:
NIH-NIAMS
Role & Effort:
Co-I
PI:
Jessica Fritz
Dates:
04/2025 - 03/2027
Direct Funds:
$275,000
  
Pending
Peer Review
Title:
Biomechanical Investigation of the Optimal Placement of TightRope Flexible Fixation Device for Syndesmotic Injury
Source:
MCW Department of Orthopedic Surgery Intramural
Role & Effort:
Co-PI
PI:
Alex Burton, MD
Dates:
05/2023 - Present
Direct Funds:
$3,000
  
Non-Peer Review
Title:
Biomechanical Investigation of the Optimal Placement of TightRope Flexible Fixation Device for Syndesmotic Injury
Source:
Arthrex
Role & Effort:
Co-PI
PI:
Alex Burton, MD
Dates:
05/2023 - Present
Direct Funds:
$30,000
  
Prior
Peer Review
Title:
Achilles Stiffness Following Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment of Rupture
Source:
Medical College of Wisconsin Intramural Grant Award
Role & Effort:
PI
Dates:
02/2021
Direct Funds:
$3,000
  
Title:
Biomechanical Analysis of the TMT-1 JOint with Swquential Correction of Hallux Valgus Using a Proximal Metatarsal Osteotomy and Distal Soft Tissue Procedure
Source:
MCW Department of Orthopedic Surgery Intramural
Role & Effort:
PI
Dates:
08/2021 - Present
Direct Funds:
$2,800
  
Non-Peer Review
Title:
Biomechanical analysis of the TMT-1 Joint with Sequential Correction of Hallux Valgus Using a Proximal Metatarsal Osteotomy and Distal Soft Tissue Procedure
Source:
Johnson & Johnson/ Depuy Synthes
Role & Effort:
PI
Dates:
02/2003 - 01/2007
Direct Funds:
$25,240
  

INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Kraus, JC, Treatment of Advanced Hallux Valgus and H. Rigidus with a Crescentic Oblique Basilar Resection Arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/Orthopaedic Research Society (OREF/ORS) Midwest Region Resident Research Symposium, 06/01/2012
Kraus, JC, Ankle Arthritis, Grand Rounds, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 05/2013
 
Local
Kraus, JC, Retropatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nail Insertion for a proximal tibia fracture. Case Presentation, Milwaukee Orthopaedic Society, Milwaukee, WI, 01/31/2012
Kraus, JC, Crescenting Oblique Basilar Resection Arthroplasty: Intermediate clinical and radiographic results., Medical College of Wisconsin, 06/2012
Kraus, JC, Controversies in Ankle Fracture Management, Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society, Madison, WI, 09/28/2023
 

PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
International
Kraus, JC, Durability and Safety of Deep Peroneal nerve Neurectomy for Midfoot Arthritis at Midterm Follow Up Audio Paper Presentation, American rthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting 2021, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 09/2021
 
National
Kraus, JC, Treatment of Advanced Hallux Valgus and H. Rigidus with a Crescentic Oblique Basilar Resection Arthroplasty. Paper Presentation, American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Honolulu, Hawaii, 02/09/2012
Kraus, JC, Intraosseous and Extraosseous Vascular Supply to the Medial Cuneiform: Implications for Dorsal Opening Wedge Plantar Flexion Osteotomy Poster Presentation, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), 07/2013
Kraus,JC et al, Patient Knowledge of Provider Training Background and Preferences for Treatment of Foot and Ankle Conditions, AOFAS, 2019 - Present
Kraus, JC, Understanding Patient Knowledge of Provider Training Background and Preferences for Treatment of Foot and Ankle Disorders Paper Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orlando, FL, 03/2020
Kraus, JC, Peak Contact Stress of TMT-1 Joint After Sequential Correction of Hallux Valgus Using a Proximal Opening Wedge Metatarsal Osteotomy (PMO) and Distal Soft Tissue Procedure. ePoster Presentation, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Virtual, 09/2020
Kraus, JC, First Tarsometatarsal Joint Loading After Sequential Correction of Hallux Valgus Using a Proximal Opening Wedge Metatarsal Osteotomy and Distal Soft Tissue Procedure. Poster Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2021, San Diego, CA, 08/2021 - 09/2021
Alex J. Reiter1, Jessica M. Fritz2, Karl Canseco2, Jonathan C. Kraus2, Darryl G. Thelen1, Rachel L. Lenhart2, Residual Asymmetries in Functional Achilles Tendon Loading Following Rupture and Repair, 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting & World Conresses, Denver, CO, 05/30/2023 - 06/02/2023
 
Regional
Kraus, JC et al, Treatment of Advanced Hallux Valgus and H. Rigidus with a Crescentic Oblique Basilar Resection Arthroplasty, OREF/ORS Region Resident Research Symposium, 06/01/2012
 

COMMITTEE SERVICE:
Medical College of Wisconsin
01/2019 - Present Leader, SOS Peer Support Leadership, Second Victim Support Leader, Medical College of Wisconsin
04/2020 - Present Committee Member, Program Evaluation Committee, Orthopedic Residency Program, Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2020 - 06/2023 Committee Member, School of Medicine Admissions Committee-Dean Appointee, Institutional Action and Criminal Charges Subcommittee, Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2020 - 06/2023 Committee Member, School of Medicine Admissions Committee- Dean Appointee, Application Screening Subcommittee, Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Hospital
07/2015 - 09/2016 Reviewer, Medical Necessity Product Request Reviewer, Wheaton-Fransiscan Hospital
01/2019 - 02/2021 Committee Member, Executive Oversight Committee for Supply Chain, Froedtert Hospital
01/2019 - 06/2021 Committee Member, Subject Matter Expert, Orthopedics Service Line, Clinical Value Analysis Team, Froedtert Hospital
03/2021 - 03/2022 Member, Subject Matter Expert, Captis: Trauma and Foot & Ankle Advisory, Vizient
06/2021 - Present Voting Member, Orthopedics & Plastics Accountable Care Team Value Program, Froedtert Hospital
 

MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Medical Student Education
2019 - Present M1-M2 Clinical Apprenticeship Course
2022 - Present M3 Surgery Clerkship Lecturer
 
Resident and Fellow Education
11/2017 - Present Resident Journal Club Coordinator, Orthopedic Surgery
11/2017 - Present Foot and Ankle Fellowship Faculty-Orthopedic Surgery
04/2022 - Present 2027 Resident Class advisor
 
Continuing Medical Education
09/2016 - 09/2021 AAOS Self Evaluation Committee
11/2017 - Present Foot and Ankle Surgery Committee Journal Club
09/2021 - 09/2023 AOFAS Post Graduate Education Committee
 

PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS:
 
 
Clinical Programs
2018 - 2023 Clinical Apprenticeship Preceptor
2023 - 2028 Residency Class Advisor-Class of 2028
 
 

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
01/2019 Milwaukee Rescue Mission Shoe Drive
01/2020 Milwaukee Rescue Mission Shoe Drive
 

COURSES:
09/29/2012 - 09/30/2012 OrhtoHelix, Baltimore Fellows Course
02/07/2013 - 02/09/2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AAOS/AOFAS) Total Knee Arthroscopy #3346
06/2024 Stryker-Beyond TAR Principles-Mastering the Continuum of Care training lab, Chicago, IL


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers
1. Kim TG, Kraus JC, Chen J, Lee Y. JUMONJI, a critical factor for cardiac development, functions as a transcriptional repressor. J Biol Chem. 2003 Oct 24;278(43):42247-55.
2. Kraus JC, Fischer MT, McCormick JJ, Klein SE, Johnson JE. Geometry of the lateral sliding, closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy: review of the two methods and technical tip to minimize shortening. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Mar;35(3):238-42.
3. Kraus JC, McKeon KE, Johnson JE, McCormick JJ, Klein SE. Intraosseous and extraosseous blood supply to the medial cuneiform: implications for dorsal opening wedge plantarflexion osteotomy. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Apr;35(4):394-400.
4. Shi GG, Williams MA, Whalen JL, Wilke BK, C Kraus J. An Anatomic and Clinical Study of the Innervation of the Dorsal Midfoot Capsule. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Oct;40(10):1209-1213.
5. Johnston S, Kraus J, Tutton S, Symanski J. Ultrasound-guided diagnostic deep peroneal nerve blocks prior to potential neurectomy: a retrospective review. Skeletal Radiol. 2020 Aug;49(8):1313-1321.
6. Kraus JC, Perlewitz MA, Shi GG, Law BC. Factors used in Applicant Ranking of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowships and the Availability of Online Information Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2021;6(4).
7. Tremblay MA, Berger GK, Kraus JC. Safety and Efficacy of Using Fracture TablesĀ for Prosthetic Hip Dislocations. Arthroplast Today. 2021 Jun;9:89-92. PMCID: PMC8180948
8. Kraus J, Ziegele MJ, Wang M, Law B. First Tarsometatarsal Joint Loading After Sequential Correction of Hallux Valgus Using a Proximal Opening Wedge Metatarsal Osteotomy and Distal Soft Tissue Procedure. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2021 Jul;6(3):24730114211026934. PMCID: PMC8702668
9. Kraus JC, Perlewitz MA, Shi GG, Law BC. Factors used in Applicant Ranking of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowships and the Availability of Online Information. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2021 Oct;6(4):24730114211041544. PMCID: PMC8600562
10. Fritz JM, Canseco K, Konop KA, Kruger KM, Tarima S, Long JT, Law BC, Kraus JC, King DM, Harris GF. Multi-segment foot kinematics during gait following ankle arthroplasty. J Orthop Res. 2022 Mar;40(3):685-694.
11. Kraus J, Nielsen A, Law B, Shi G, Whealy G. Understanding Patient Preference of Providers to Treat Foot and Ankle Disorders. Clin Med Res. 2022 Mar;20(1):40-45. PMCID: PMC9390852
12. Kukushliev VV, Burton AT, Shi GG, Law BC, Kraus JC. A Retrospective Study Characterizing the Radiographic Progression of Hallux Valgus. Cureus. 2022 Apr;14(4):e24607. PMCID: PMC9148677
13. Iturregui JM, Haupt ET, Wilke BK, Kraus JC, Shi GG. Patient Satisfaction and Pain Relief After Deep Peroneal Nerve Neurectomy for Midfoot Arthritis: A Preliminary Short Report. Foot Ankle Int. 2023 Mar;44(3):171-177.
 
Non-Peer Reviewed Educational Products
1. Kraus JC and Johnson JE.Below Knee Amputation Webpage for patient information: FootcareMD.com 2013