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Dr. Steenlage brings an unusual work and education background to his medical practice. His family situation forced him to leave school at the age of 15 and go to work full-time. In addition to working the family cattle farm, he loaded poultry trucks, poured concrete, worked road construction, and managed an apple orchard. Dr. Steenlage started training as a welder when he was 16 and went on to work in steel fabrication. The skills he learned as a fabricator developed into a passion for metalworking and sculpture that continues today. When he turned 18, he also obtained his Commercial Driver’s License, driving trucks for a construction company.
These types of jobs taught him the value of hard work; the injuries that frequently accompany these types of jobs taught him the value of a good orthopedic surgeon. Wanting to continue his education (pouring concrete in the winter in Minnesota had a way of inspiring other career choices), Dr. Steenlage obtained his GED, and was accepted at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He was designated a Goldwater Scholar during his junior year in college and graduated with highest honors, after which he was accepted into the Yale University School of Medicine.
While at Yale, Dr. Steenlage completed his doctoral thesis studying the high rate of trauma mortality in Quito, Ecuador. After graduating from Yale with his MD, he completed a 5-year training residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, a Level One Trauma Center. Dr. Steenlage then completed an additional year of specialty training in arthroscopy and sports medicine at the Charité University Hospitals in Berlin, Germany. In Berlin, Dr. Steenlage also served as one of the Team Physicians for the Berlin Thunder, a team in the NFL Europe football league.
Dr. Steenlage has been involved in an extensive amount of research throughout his career. In college, he participated in multiple trauma surgery research projects. In medical school, he completed his thesis studying traumatic injuries in Quito, Ecuador, and initiated a study of military injuries sustained in Ecuador’s border wars with Peru. While at Yale, Dr. Steenlage also studied in England, participating in research studying external muscle stimulation and gait analysis in paraplegic patients.
During Dr. Steenlage’s orthopedic surgery training, he concentrated his research interests on sports injuries, primarily anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. He initiated and participated in numerous ACL studies, including developing new ligament reconstruction techniques. His research resulted in numerous publications, and he has presented his research in 8 different countries. Dr. Steenlage’s research resulted in the development of an entirely new ACL reconstruction technique, which he patented in the U.S and Europe. He is a consultant for orthopedic instrumentation manufacturers and has been an editor for orthopedic journals. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery while continuing to treat trauma injuries and general orthopedic problems.
Dr. Steenlage and his staff look forward to providing you with the best possible orthopedic care. We realize that the problems that bring you to our office are often difficult, painful, and traumatic, and we promise to do our best to both make you as comfortable as possible and provide the best possible treatment for the problems affecting you.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.5
Based on 201 patient ratings
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Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Steenlage is a pro's pro. It feels weird even answering a survey like this about him!
March 16, 2026
5
I was greeted by the staff. My insurance information was confirmed and provided. Appointments were kept on time. All the staff were very friendly and professional.
March 16, 2026
5
Takes the time to listen to my issues.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is great!
March 8, 2026
5
I really appreciated Dr. Steenlage taking the time to explain and answer my questions. I feel like we were able to have a great discussion about the next steps and expectations in my care plan.
March 7, 2026
4
Dr was very polite, kind and professional. He took the time to talk to me, to understand my issue and to discuss the plan of care with my input. However the lady who took me in, not sure if she was a nurse, did not even introduce herself. Just directed me to the room and started asking me questions. I had to ask her name and she just quickly said it in a hurried and not so pleasant manna without an acknowledgement of the miss. As a healthcare professional myself, I know that's the first thing u do when u meet a patient. You introduce yourself and title and what you were there to do. I did not get that from her.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage was very kind and professional. I will see him again if necessary.
March 4, 2026
5
Very professional care with a real concern for me
March 4, 2026
5
Staff was very friendly and cordial, respectful. We were shown into our room and Dr. Steenlage came in and he was respectful. He asked questions. He listened. Anyway, I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Steenlage. Thank you. Bye for now.
February 27, 2026
5
The nursing staff and Dr. Steenlage were all extremely professional. They all did very well, made me feel very comfortable, and the care was excellent. I can't say enough good things about this practice, and I believe you guys do a thing called a wow, and I think that everyone in that practice deserves a wow from this patient. Thank you very much.
February 22, 2026
5
The best.
February 28, 2026
5
GREATSTUF
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Steenlage has explained my situation to me and making sure I'm knowledgeable about my condition. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
February 7, 2026
5
The best!!
February 6, 2026
3
I am a honorably discharged war veteran with a series of medical issues. I feel like he made assumptions about my care and concerns and blew off my treatment.
February 5, 2026
5
Everything went smooth. Staff very efficient and professional
January 23, 2026
5
Workers comp was terrible, but Dr.Steenlage was great.
December 31, 2025
5
I always feel like I receive personal advice and information without a cookie cutter treatment plan.
December 25, 2025
5
He is definitely a miracle worker. My knee and leg are already feeling better!
December 25, 2025
3
I feel like I'm being bounced from one Dr to another and sent for more tests that I can't get an appt to for weeks. It's frustrating that nobody seems to really want to help people.
December 12, 2025
5
All fine.
November 28, 2025
5
All good.
November 20, 2025
4
Thanks to the Wellstar team for helping take care of me!
November 15, 2025
5
Thank you for being kind and and supportive,when I felt overwhelmed:)
November 5, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly, everyone from the front desk staff to the xray tech to the doctor were very friendly and helpful. They listened to my issues and proposed solutions
October 26, 2025
2
set an appointment, was on time for my appt. I was not seen for my appt at the designated time. It took an hour to be seen. The charge for my 20min appt (a mri reading) was 1487$. This is ridiculous for a consult where I brought in the data and dvd!!! This is very concerning in this era of upcoding!
October 18, 2025
5
Never Dissappointed!
October 4, 2025
5
Felt like they listened and we progressed in a methodical manner to get answers about my knee.
September 24, 2025
5
Amazing surgeon & healthcare team. They ensured I would be well taken care of before , during and after my surgery and they did just that.
September 24, 2025
5
For a first visit I think it went well.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Steenlage is a pro's pro. It feels weird even answering a survey like this about him!
March 16, 2026
5
I was greeted by the staff. My insurance information was confirmed and provided. Appointments were kept on time. All the staff were very friendly and professional.
March 16, 2026
5
Takes the time to listen to my issues.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is great!
March 8, 2026
5
I really appreciated Dr. Steenlage taking the time to explain and answer my questions. I feel like we were able to have a great discussion about the next steps and expectations in my care plan.
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage was very kind and professional. I will see him again if necessary.
March 4, 2026
5
Very professional care with a real concern for me
March 4, 2026
5
Staff was very friendly and cordial, respectful. We were shown into our room and Dr. Steenlage came in and he was respectful. He asked questions. He listened. Anyway, I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Steenlage. Thank you. Bye for now.
February 27, 2026
5
The nursing staff and Dr. Steenlage were all extremely professional. They all did very well, made me feel very comfortable, and the care was excellent. I can't say enough good things about this practice, and I believe you guys do a thing called a wow, and I think that everyone in that practice deserves a wow from this patient. Thank you very much.
February 22, 2026
5
The best.
February 28, 2026
5
GREATSTUF
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Steenlage has explained my situation to me and making sure I'm knowledgeable about my condition. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
February 7, 2026
5
The best!!
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went smooth. Staff very efficient and professional
January 23, 2026
5
Workers comp was terrible, but Dr.Steenlage was great.
December 31, 2025
5
I always feel like I receive personal advice and information without a cookie cutter treatment plan.
December 25, 2025
5
He is definitely a miracle worker. My knee and leg are already feeling better!
December 25, 2025
5
All fine.
November 28, 2025
5
All good.
November 20, 2025
5
Thank you for being kind and and supportive,when I felt overwhelmed:)
November 5, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly, everyone from the front desk staff to the xray tech to the doctor were very friendly and helpful. They listened to my issues and proposed solutions
October 26, 2025
5
Never Dissappointed!
October 4, 2025
5
Felt like they listened and we progressed in a methodical manner to get answers about my knee.
September 24, 2025
5
Amazing surgeon & healthcare team. They ensured I would be well taken care of before , during and after my surgery and they did just that.
September 24, 2025
5
For a first visit I think it went well.
September 19, 2025
4
Dr was very polite, kind and professional. He took the time to talk to me, to understand my issue and to discuss the plan of care with my input. However the lady who took me in, not sure if she was a nurse, did not even introduce herself. Just directed me to the room and started asking me questions. I had to ask her name and she just quickly said it in a hurried and not so pleasant manna without an acknowledgement of the miss. As a healthcare professional myself, I know that's the first thing u do when u meet a patient. You introduce yourself and title and what you were there to do. I did not get that from her.
March 6, 2026
4
Thanks to the Wellstar team for helping take care of me!
November 15, 2025
3
I am a honorably discharged war veteran with a series of medical issues. I feel like he made assumptions about my care and concerns and blew off my treatment.
February 5, 2026
3
I feel like I'm being bounced from one Dr to another and sent for more tests that I can't get an appt to for weeks. It's frustrating that nobody seems to really want to help people.
December 12, 2025
2
set an appointment, was on time for my appt. I was not seen for my appt at the designated time. It took an hour to be seen. The charge for my 20min appt (a mri reading) was 1487$. This is ridiculous for a consult where I brought in the data and dvd!!! This is very concerning in this era of upcoding!
October 18, 2025
2
set an appointment, was on time for my appt. I was not seen for my appt at the designated time. It took an hour to be seen. The charge for my 20min appt (a mri reading) was 1487$. This is ridiculous for a consult where I brought in the data and dvd!!! This is very concerning in this era of upcoding!
October 18, 2025
3
I am a honorably discharged war veteran with a series of medical issues. I feel like he made assumptions about my care and concerns and blew off my treatment.
February 5, 2026
3
I feel like I'm being bounced from one Dr to another and sent for more tests that I can't get an appt to for weeks. It's frustrating that nobody seems to really want to help people.
December 12, 2025
4
Dr was very polite, kind and professional. He took the time to talk to me, to understand my issue and to discuss the plan of care with my input. However the lady who took me in, not sure if she was a nurse, did not even introduce herself. Just directed me to the room and started asking me questions. I had to ask her name and she just quickly said it in a hurried and not so pleasant manna without an acknowledgement of the miss. As a healthcare professional myself, I know that's the first thing u do when u meet a patient. You introduce yourself and title and what you were there to do. I did not get that from her.
March 6, 2026
4
Thanks to the Wellstar team for helping take care of me!
November 15, 2025
5
Dr. Steenlage is a pro's pro. It feels weird even answering a survey like this about him!
March 16, 2026
5
I was greeted by the staff. My insurance information was confirmed and provided. Appointments were kept on time. All the staff were very friendly and professional.
March 16, 2026
5
Takes the time to listen to my issues.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is great!
March 8, 2026
5
I really appreciated Dr. Steenlage taking the time to explain and answer my questions. I feel like we were able to have a great discussion about the next steps and expectations in my care plan.
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage was very kind and professional. I will see him again if necessary.
March 4, 2026
5
Very professional care with a real concern for me
March 4, 2026
5
Staff was very friendly and cordial, respectful. We were shown into our room and Dr. Steenlage came in and he was respectful. He asked questions. He listened. Anyway, I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Steenlage. Thank you. Bye for now.
February 27, 2026
5
The nursing staff and Dr. Steenlage were all extremely professional. They all did very well, made me feel very comfortable, and the care was excellent. I can't say enough good things about this practice, and I believe you guys do a thing called a wow, and I think that everyone in that practice deserves a wow from this patient. Thank you very much.
February 22, 2026
5
The best.
February 28, 2026
5
GREATSTUF
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Steenlage has explained my situation to me and making sure I'm knowledgeable about my condition. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
February 7, 2026
5
The best!!
February 6, 2026
5
Everything went smooth. Staff very efficient and professional
January 23, 2026
5
Workers comp was terrible, but Dr.Steenlage was great.
December 31, 2025
5
I always feel like I receive personal advice and information without a cookie cutter treatment plan.
December 25, 2025
5
He is definitely a miracle worker. My knee and leg are already feeling better!
December 25, 2025
5
All fine.
November 28, 2025
5
All good.
November 20, 2025
5
Thank you for being kind and and supportive,when I felt overwhelmed:)
November 5, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly, everyone from the front desk staff to the xray tech to the doctor were very friendly and helpful. They listened to my issues and proposed solutions
October 26, 2025
5
Never Dissappointed!
October 4, 2025
5
Felt like they listened and we progressed in a methodical manner to get answers about my knee.
September 24, 2025
5
Amazing surgeon & healthcare team. They ensured I would be well taken care of before , during and after my surgery and they did just that.
September 24, 2025
5
For a first visit I think it went well.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Steenlage is a pro's pro. It feels weird even answering a survey like this about him!
March 16, 2026
5
I was greeted by the staff. My insurance information was confirmed and provided. Appointments were kept on time. All the staff were very friendly and professional.
March 16, 2026
5
Takes the time to listen to my issues.
March 14, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is great!
March 8, 2026
5
I really appreciated Dr. Steenlage taking the time to explain and answer my questions. I feel like we were able to have a great discussion about the next steps and expectations in my care plan.
March 7, 2026
4
Dr was very polite, kind and professional. He took the time to talk to me, to understand my issue and to discuss the plan of care with my input. However the lady who took me in, not sure if she was a nurse, did not even introduce herself. Just directed me to the room and started asking me questions. I had to ask her name and she just quickly said it in a hurried and not so pleasant manna without an acknowledgement of the miss. As a healthcare professional myself, I know that's the first thing u do when u meet a patient. You introduce yourself and title and what you were there to do. I did not get that from her.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage was very kind and professional. I will see him again if necessary.
March 4, 2026
5
Very professional care with a real concern for me
March 4, 2026
5
The best.
February 28, 2026
5
Staff was very friendly and cordial, respectful. We were shown into our room and Dr. Steenlage came in and he was respectful. He asked questions. He listened. Anyway, I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Steenlage. Thank you. Bye for now.
February 27, 2026
5
The nursing staff and Dr. Steenlage were all extremely professional. They all did very well, made me feel very comfortable, and the care was excellent. I can't say enough good things about this practice, and I believe you guys do a thing called a wow, and I think that everyone in that practice deserves a wow from this patient. Thank you very much.
February 22, 2026
5
GREATSTUF
February 12, 2026
5
Dr Steenlage has explained my situation to me and making sure I'm knowledgeable about my condition. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
February 7, 2026
5
The best!!
February 6, 2026
3
I am a honorably discharged war veteran with a series of medical issues. I feel like he made assumptions about my care and concerns and blew off my treatment.
February 5, 2026
5
Everything went smooth. Staff very efficient and professional
January 23, 2026
5
Workers comp was terrible, but Dr.Steenlage was great.
December 31, 2025
5
I always feel like I receive personal advice and information without a cookie cutter treatment plan.
December 25, 2025
5
He is definitely a miracle worker. My knee and leg are already feeling better!
December 25, 2025
3
I feel like I'm being bounced from one Dr to another and sent for more tests that I can't get an appt to for weeks. It's frustrating that nobody seems to really want to help people.
December 12, 2025
5
All fine.
November 28, 2025
5
All good.
November 20, 2025
4
Thanks to the Wellstar team for helping take care of me!
November 15, 2025
5
Thank you for being kind and and supportive,when I felt overwhelmed:)
November 5, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly, everyone from the front desk staff to the xray tech to the doctor were very friendly and helpful. They listened to my issues and proposed solutions
October 26, 2025
2
set an appointment, was on time for my appt. I was not seen for my appt at the designated time. It took an hour to be seen. The charge for my 20min appt (a mri reading) was 1487$. This is ridiculous for a consult where I brought in the data and dvd!!! This is very concerning in this era of upcoding!
October 18, 2025
5
Never Dissappointed!
October 4, 2025
5
Felt like they listened and we progressed in a methodical manner to get answers about my knee.
September 24, 2025
5
Amazing surgeon & healthcare team. They ensured I would be well taken care of before , during and after my surgery and they did just that.
September 24, 2025
5
For a first visit I think it went well.
September 19, 2025
5
For a first visit I think it went well.
September 19, 2025
5
Amazing surgeon & healthcare team. They ensured I would be well taken care of before , during and after my surgery and they did just that.
September 24, 2025
5
Felt like they listened and we progressed in a methodical manner to get answers about my knee.
September 24, 2025
5
Never Dissappointed!
October 4, 2025
2
set an appointment, was on time for my appt. I was not seen for my appt at the designated time. It took an hour to be seen. The charge for my 20min appt (a mri reading) was 1487$. This is ridiculous for a consult where I brought in the data and dvd!!! This is very concerning in this era of upcoding!
October 18, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly, everyone from the front desk staff to the xray tech to the doctor were very friendly and helpful. They listened to my issues and proposed solutions
October 26, 2025
5
Thank you for being kind and and supportive,when I felt overwhelmed:)
November 5, 2025
4
Thanks to the Wellstar team for helping take care of me!
November 15, 2025
5
All good.
November 20, 2025
5
All fine.
November 28, 2025
3
I feel like I'm being bounced from one Dr to another and sent for more tests that I can't get an appt to for weeks. It's frustrating that nobody seems to really want to help people.
December 12, 2025
5
He is definitely a miracle worker. My knee and leg are already feeling better!
December 25, 2025
5
I always feel like I receive personal advice and information without a cookie cutter treatment plan.
December 25, 2025
5
Workers comp was terrible, but Dr.Steenlage was great.
December 31, 2025
5
Everything went smooth. Staff very efficient and professional
January 23, 2026
3
I am a honorably discharged war veteran with a series of medical issues. I feel like he made assumptions about my care and concerns and blew off my treatment.
February 5, 2026
5
The best!!
February 6, 2026
5
Dr Steenlage has explained my situation to me and making sure I'm knowledgeable about my condition. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
February 7, 2026
5
GREATSTUF
February 12, 2026
5
The nursing staff and Dr. Steenlage were all extremely professional. They all did very well, made me feel very comfortable, and the care was excellent. I can't say enough good things about this practice, and I believe you guys do a thing called a wow, and I think that everyone in that practice deserves a wow from this patient. Thank you very much.
February 22, 2026
5
Staff was very friendly and cordial, respectful. We were shown into our room and Dr. Steenlage came in and he was respectful. He asked questions. He listened. Anyway, I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Steenlage. Thank you. Bye for now.
February 27, 2026
5
The best.
February 28, 2026
5
Very professional care with a real concern for me
March 4, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage was very kind and professional. I will see him again if necessary.
March 4, 2026
4
Dr was very polite, kind and professional. He took the time to talk to me, to understand my issue and to discuss the plan of care with my input. However the lady who took me in, not sure if she was a nurse, did not even introduce herself. Just directed me to the room and started asking me questions. I had to ask her name and she just quickly said it in a hurried and not so pleasant manna without an acknowledgement of the miss. As a healthcare professional myself, I know that's the first thing u do when u meet a patient. You introduce yourself and title and what you were there to do. I did not get that from her.
March 6, 2026
5
I really appreciated Dr. Steenlage taking the time to explain and answer my questions. I feel like we were able to have a great discussion about the next steps and expectations in my care plan.
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is great!
March 8, 2026
5
Takes the time to listen to my issues.
March 14, 2026
5
I was greeted by the staff. My insurance information was confirmed and provided. Appointments were kept on time. All the staff were very friendly and professional.
March 16, 2026
5
Dr. Steenlage is a pro's pro. It feels weird even answering a survey like this about him!
