
Kenneth D Kleist, MD
Hip and Knee Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Kenneth D Kleist
Care Philosophy
One of my favorite things about joint replacement is the rapid and profound impact it can have on my patients' quality of life. I enjoy seeing you return to activities you haven't been able to do in years. It's an opportunity to not only reduce pain and restore mobility, but also a way to help you experience more joy in life.
Personal Statement
My wife and I have three children and a Labrador. I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, fishing, running and spending time with my family.
Learn more about me outside of work
Clinical Interests
- Hip and knee replacements
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Orthopedic surgery
- Partial knee replacements
- Revision/complex hip and knee replacements
- Same-day and outpatient joint replacement
Video
Expertise
Education
- Master of Business Admin: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2018
- Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Reconstructive Surgery-Adult, 2006
- Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005
- Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School, Surgery, General, 2001
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1999
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna-Medicare Advantage
- Allstate Benefits f/k/a Allied Beneifts
- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO, PPO, Blue Priority, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
- Aspirus Health Plan
- BCBS MI (Upper Peninsula clinics only)
- Care Wisconsin
- Children's Community Health Plan Medicaid and Marketplace
- Cigna
- CommonGround Healthcare
- Community Care Inc.
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Exceedent
- First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- Health Partners - Robin
- Health Payment Systems
- Health Smart
- HealthEOS
- Humana/Choicecare - HMO, PPO and Medicare Advantage
- Inclusa
- Independent Care (ICare)-Medicare Advantage
- Lakeland Care
- Managed Health Services-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MI Medicaid (Upper Michigan and clinics in Wisconsin counties adjoining MI border)
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid only
- Multiplan
- My Choice Wisconsin
- Network Health Plan - Commercial and Medicare Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Preferred One
- Security Health Plan - Medicaid
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- Tricare
- Trilogy - Commercial
- United Healthcare - HMO, PPO, UMR, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid
- UPHP-Commercial, Medicaid (Upper Michigan and select Northern WI clinics)
- WEA Trust Preferred
- WI Medicaid
- WPS Health Insurance
- WPS Health Plan
- Zelis
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
283 ratings, 65 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Very caring, very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
went well, they explained everything to me and my husband and made sure we didn't have any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Kleist is an excellent, trusted orthopedic surgeon. Other staff members were helpful and pleasant to work with. Beautiful, well laid out facility and parking attendants were very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Professional, friendly staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Kleist was very engaging. Great Dr., I would definitely recommend him to other people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
All staff I met were very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Treated very well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Kleist explains everything very well. You can tell he wants what's best for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Kleist explained everything about the surgery and answered all of the questions I asked him about the surgery. He eased my mind some. I was very scared about the surgery. All the nurses and people there were very kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Kleist was very professional and made sure I understood process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Impressed with all staff and facilities
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Kleist & staff are professional & kind. Dr. Kleist explained how a patient's health can influence the recovery & over all success of a knee replacement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
The doctor was great. I completely trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
All the staff was very caring and efficient. I appreciate the help they gave me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Kleist took time to be sure I understood everything I needed to for my surgery. He addressed questions and concerns thoroughly. He then transferred my care to the nurse who did the scheduling and continued with explanations and answering questions. I was very pleased and trust I will receive great care throughout this process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Had to cancel my first appt due to sickness - they called me back to reschedule Was very happy with the 2nd opinion and felt at ease discussing my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
So far, all has been very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Everyone was very pleasant and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Very caring and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Highly professional and efficient plus very kind and personable with everyone in every department. I'm very grateful to all of them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
The staff is very helpful and professional. My doctor explained everything and took the time to go over many options with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very professional staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Professional and caring across the board. Very glad I made the trip from Neenah.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Kleist is who I would recommend for joint replacement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Everybody I came in contact with were extremely courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Great hospital, always on time, best physician ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
I received a lot of information regarding my surgery, but I'm glad they are careful that way to inform us about everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
I was amazed that both Dr. Kleist and PT Tyler not only heard me but saw me as a person not just an old woman. They listened to what my complaint was, and offered their treatment plan and since I started I feel so much better and feel like my treatment is doing what I hoped for. Thanks to all the people whom I came in contact with from greeters to the professional staff I will continue to not only stay with Bellin but recommend Bellin to anyone who asks how I liked my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
The total experience was excellent. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Extremely pleased with professionalism and knowledge. Options were clearly explained.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Keep up the great work. I appreciate the smooth handoffs where everyone was on the same page, same vibe, provided accurate information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
A lot like a visit to Mayo, and that's amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Throughout my experience with my knee replacement, I had the best staff at the hospital. Everyone was just great when I had my knee replacement in August 2025.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr Kleist is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Kleist listened when I spoke about what was going on with my knee. He then spent time showing me my xrays and what he would do for treatment and why. It is the first time I have felt heard and not just brush my concerns aside.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
My visit there was extremely good. Everyone was pleasant and knew the information and the questions that I might ask. I also especially liked the valet parking thing I am in for a knee problem. So good job everyone and keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
very helpful, comfortable atmosphere, doctor, and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Kleist came highly recommended by several people I know. I will recommend him to others in need of joint care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Extremely caring staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
I appreciated the options and detailed explanations which must get old. A surgeon from OSMS said I needed knee replacement 3 years ago. Now I have a brace for walking and PT exercises with surgery be the last, not first.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Would definitely recommend Dr. Kleist!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Everything went smoothly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Them folks treat people like humans and listen!!! Thank you all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Maybe the best doctor I have ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I was treated like an individual and not rushed by any of the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Kleist was very informative. I like a doctor that's very blunt, that just tells you like it is, and he's good with that. He was very cordial about doing it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Everyone was friendly and spent a good amount of time, listening and allowing me to ask questions. Great experience!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Love it there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
No problems. Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Kleist is highly recommended. I do trust him. Lately I have had right knee pain and wanted to see him. That's why I came to see him and also had my Left Hip Replacement check up. Thank you again to Dr. Kleist and his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Very friendly people, employees.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
The experience at bellin was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Very happy with the results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Felt very comfortable and not nervous at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
My responses indicate 100 percent satisfaction with this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
It went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
First time meeting Dr Kleist and being in this medical building. So far a very good experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Kleist was highly recommended by another physician and he didn't disappoint. He was knowledgeable, straightforward, while being personal. When I'm ready for hip surgery I'll be scheduling surgery with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Bellin Orthopedic, Dr. Kleist and all staff, set the gold standard for complete thorough care and attention!