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Joseph E. Trader, M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgery

After graduating from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Trader finished his Orthopaedic Residency in Milwaukee and served in the U.S. Navy, obtaining his Board Certification in 1977.

Since joining Orthopaedic Associates in 1978, Dr. Trader continues to serve on multiple hospital committees at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, including service as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff, now currently chairman of the IRB committee. He also started the first Sports Medicine Clinic in Manitowoc at Holy Family Memorial. Dr. Trader is a member, along with other medical organizations, of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and American College of Sports Medicine as well as the President of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.  He also is a Zeit Scholar of the Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of the Shands Circle of the Orthopaedic Research and Educational Foundation as well as the President of Orthopaedic Associates of Manitowoc.




David J. Kuester, M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgery
    
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, Dr. Kuester completed his residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis and fellowship in Sports Medicine at Duke University. With this interest in sports, he has organized baseball, golf and volleyball seminars to assist local athletes and coaches in planning appropriate conditioning for safer competition.

Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Kuester is also one of only two physicians in the region who are sub-specialty certified in sports medicine. His interest in new sports technology and minimally invasive arthroscopic orthopaedic techniques has made him an innovator in introducing these procedures locally.  He also performs minimally invasive and outpatient joint replacement procedures. 

President of the County Medical Association, Dr. Kuester also serves on the Workmen's Compensation and other state level committees dealing with health financing for the Wisconsin State Medical Society.


 
Carl A. DiRaimondo, M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgery

Graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Dr. DiRaimondo completed orthopaedic residency at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL and a fellowship in sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

Dr. DiRaimondo has a special interest in sports-related injuries and has specialized training in arthroscopic and open cartilage and ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle and performs minimally invasive and outpatient joint replacement procedures. 

Dr. DiRaimondo is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and sub specialty certified in Sports Medicine.



Craig L. Olson, M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgery

After graduating from University of Washington with a degree in Engineering Dr. Olson received his medical degree from Rush Medical College, his orthopaedic residency from Rush Presbyterian/St. Luke's Hospital, both in Chicago, IL, and his fellowship training in the shoulder and sports medicine from Western Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center in Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Olson's current practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for joint replacement of the hip and knee, rotator cuff repair, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and small incision carpal tunnel release.




Sean T. Benham, M.D. - General Surgery
        
Dr. Benham is board certified in General Surgery and is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons. He earned his BA degree at Marquette University in 1977, his medical degree at St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies and he completed his internship/residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Benham is married and has three children. His hobbies include family activities, as well as hunting, fishing and golf.