
Kenneth D Kleist, MD
Hip and Knee Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
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.
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
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
309 Ratings, 78 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 8/18/2026
I had a great experience at Bellin Health and they took very good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2026
Great support and professional experience. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2026
Half the time check in did not work. Not sure if it was the mix up of my phone number or my wife's.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2026
All the people involved with me were very supportive and listened to my wife and my concerns. All around a good experience. Thanks to your whole team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2026
My provider explained my concerns in terms I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2026
I've been in pain for 3 years nobody could figure out why he explained 100% why and it's going to fix the problem I am very happy and I was really scared but I'm okay with it now so my experience was good for the next question I will answer surveys like this but that's enough input for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2026
I was very impressed by Dr. Kleist. Very detailed and explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2026
Everyone I encountered treated me as if they were thrilled that I was there. That made me feel special.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Amazing, especially Dr. Kleist, and the P.T.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2026
Handicap parking too far from entrance. Everything else was positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2026
Excellent experience, the darker excellent answer all my questions I have care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2026
It would have been nice to know about the valet parking ahead of time since I was having trouble walking. No one told me it was available when I made my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2026
Just signed up with mychart but haven't surfed around the site yet.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
I have been told that I may have alzheimers so I don't remember details And can't find lwtterS iwant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2026
Dr Kleist was very good at discussing my options for treatment, helped me to make the right choice and I am happy with the results!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2026
I got an appointment when I called and it was the same day! Dr. Kleist was very attentive and listened carefully to my concerns. Gave great information if I needed something else after the visit. I was very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2026
Dr Kleist was excellent about explaining things and was glad he found another reason for the way I was feeling. We are following up with an injection to further allow him to figure out what is going on. Glad I came to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2026
You guys are the best. As I was getting my wrist band put on the Nurse for taking X-rays was holding open the door waiting for me. How can it get any better than that. Plus I was early and I still never waited. Great experience. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
I look forward to continuing my care with this surgeon, his team and this facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2026
Dr. Kleist and his staff are excellent with their care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2026
Great care experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
I am scheduled out with two surgeries, all pre and post appointments as well. This was within two days of meeting with Dr. Kleist. I know what to expect and what is expected of me. Needless to say I am on my way with confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
We had an issue with the laptop doing a software install. Person who helped us got it resolved with a different
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2026
It checked all the boxes very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Check in was do it yourself. No interaction at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
My visit was very good except for the fact that it appears that my chart is mixed up with somebody else's because it had me taking medications that I do not take and it had me having allergies that I do not have. And so all or most of my visit was recorded on paper. So that's the only unfortunate part of my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Keep up the good work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Reassuring, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2026
First visit and Dr. Kleist and his staff were wonderful and it was a great first experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
Dr Kleist and crew are the best what to do. I've heard lots of people praising the system.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
My experience scheduling an appointment, my time with the doctor and response to a follow up question was handled quickly and professionally by everyone. I was especially impressed with the rapid response to my follow up email question
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
The only downgrade was wait time. Appointment scheduled for 9:00. Nurse brings me to room and completes preliminary checks and leaves the room at 9:07 advising that Dr.Kleist is with another patient and "will be a few minutes." I have no additional interactions with anyone until at 9:40 I walk into the hall to say that I am ready to leave unless the Dr. Kleist is going to be in within a minute. 33 minutes is not "a few minutes". That is more than one full appointment behind in schedule. At the very least, a person should have stopped in to advise of the excess delay and reason behind it. Felt very unimportant at that point. Dr. Kleist did all the "right" things after arrival at my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Dr Kleist and his staff were wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Doctor Kleist explained things as they were and gave me options on the path forward. Very cordial and professional. I won't hesitate to return if the need requires further follow up. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
It was satisfactory and as anticipated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Dr Kleist is simply the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Amplify could really improve their check-in process. I took 15 minutes to go through everything the night before on my computer. I had to repeat the same questions the next morning when I arrived for my appointment. One appointment was for x-rays and the other appointment was to see Dr. Kleist. I had to fill out the same questions twice for both appointments. That's ridiculous. So in total, I had to fill out the same information three times for my appointment with Dr. Kleist. That could really be improved. There's no incentive for me to go on my computer the night before and check in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2026
It was very professionally done. I feel very safe with Dr. Kleist as my caregiver. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
My experience was very well received by me and the people were very nice and I felt very comfortable with the doctor and all of his people that assisted him throughout and a physical therapist that helped me at the end of the visit. So it was definitely a 10-type visit. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
all the people are very helpful and very polite they help you with any questions you have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
All of my experiences with Bellin staff have been positive. I listen to them and trust them as the ultimate professionals and health experts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Dr Kleist is very knowledgeable and I trust his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr. Kleist is so helpful and he listens to your problems if you are having with my knee replacement and he got right to the source and gave me a solution. So I really appreciate his care. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr Kleist is very knowledgeable and friendly. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Waiting for blood work took forever. We were waiting 15 to 20 minutes and then we got to leave because we didn't have time to wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Everyone was so very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr Kleist was very thorough while helping me make my decision. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Kleist is the best doctor ever. I had a doctor previous, but I didn't have a relationship of understanding. This doctor has made everything crystal clear. He takes time to listen to me. He is the best dr I ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
thank you, everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very positive experience with staff and doctor Kleist. Everyone was kind and considerate to me. Procedures were explained thoroughly and I was asked if I had any questions. I appreciate the time that was spent with me, and I never felt rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Just very pleased
- 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