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Dr. Michael Vener, MD

Dr. Michael Vener, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Vener, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Watertown, SD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vener has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ortonville Municipal Hospital and Prairie Lakes Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

401 9th Ave NW Bldg B Watertown, SD 57201

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(605) 882-7777

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vener is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital Watertown, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vener specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Vener's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vener

4.2
13 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
8%
8%

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Wonderful Surgeon
I fell and broke my femur bone just below hip socket and Dr, Vener placed a rod in the bone to hold the femur together. He did a wonderful job and now later I can walk again without pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2025
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Answered all my questions without hesitation and informed me of everything that was taking place during my appointment
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2024
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Dr. Vener is great, he doesn't sugar coat anything and explains the best way forward.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2024
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Dr. Vener's bedside/patient empathy, in my opinion, lacked significantly. I, after 75 days post-op, still suffer from severe pain, night and day, 24/7. I got the impression that he did not believe me. I do *not* lie and I do *not* exaggerate. I sensed his non-concern when he told me I had to 'deal with this pain following major surgery.' He also told me I had to 'put this (surgery) behind me' and 'live the rest of my life.' I had tears in my eyes as I asked him, "How can I live the rest of my life in this much pain?" He never answered, rose from his chair and left the room. I was not happy. No empathy or possible solutions offered.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Sep 13, 2024
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Understand on what I needed
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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If staff had noticed the year after my last. Is it this would have been 5's across the board.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2024
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I Get they see lots of people yet it seems the compassion is a bit lost. Also I felt like he just repeated himself everything I asked a question. Prob won't return
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2024
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Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I was very very pleased with it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2024
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He was thorough and willing to work with me on treatments
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2024
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Terrible experience
He has the worst bedside manner I have seen and I was a medical secretary for 25 years. Most of the people I meet have the same opinion of him. He replaced my knee and my scar is so crooked it looks like he was drunk. I kept getting cellulitis afterwards but he kept blowing it off so I ended up in the emergency room. Six months later I was having ankle pain and made the mistake of going back to him and he completely misdiagnosed me. I was walking around on a torn Achilles tendon for 7 months with bone spurs. Went to a podiatrist and he diagnosed it right away. I needed surgery to repair it which he missed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle Devowe – Mar 02, 2023
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Dr Vener replaced both of my hips. I am so grateful. I can walk, go up and down stairs and carry my grandchildren without pain. So nice to have my life back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Julie – Dec 25, 2020
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Wonderful! He has kept me walking...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Verneta Stebbins – Nov 16, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Michael Vener, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Watertown, SD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vener has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic401 9th Ave NW Bldg B Watertown, SD 57201
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ortonville Municipal Hospital

    450 Eastvold Ave
    Ortonville, MN 56278

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW
    Watertown, SD 57201
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Madison Healthcare Services

    900 2nd Ave
    Madison, MN 56256
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