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Donald E. Wild, MD

Donald Wild, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-2200
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-2200

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations & Contact

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About

Dr. Donald Wild, a Michigan native, has practiced orthopedic surgery in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area for 25 years. He completed his undergraduate degree and attended medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky in 1971, followed by two years of sports and trauma surgery in the United States Air Force. He became board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1972. He is a member of the following professional organizations: Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Orthopaedic Society, the U of M Orthopedic Society, and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

He is currently limiting his practice to non-operative orthopedics with special attention to the knee, foot, ankle and pediatric orthopedics.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN HMO
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Colleague Health Plan
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • PGIP
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • POM ACO/Medicare Shared Savings
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • SJMHP CIN
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Michigan Medical School

Internship:
Univeristy of Kentucky-Kentucky Clinic

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(265 ratings)

The 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.

170 Reviews

10/15/2024

great service

09/23/2024

Dr. Wild is the best. And his team is great.

08/23/2024

Dr. Wild. Brenda and Kevin Caith are the most amazing providers I have ever experienced. Thank you all for making my child feel so comfortable with such a scary situation. You are the best of the best.

08/08/2024

Lucky to have him helping me

08/05/2024

Very easy to talk with

08/01/2024

Very good

07/25/2024

He wanted to make sure that I feel good before I left

07/22/2024

Everything was good.

06/25/2024

Dr. Wilde seemed very knowledgeable. I appreciated his conservative approach (not doing anything at this time). I would highly recommend him.

06/11/2024

Dr. Wild was very professional and funny. He explained things to me in a way that I could understand.

06/10/2024

Everyone took their time with me and Dr. Wild took his time explaining the problem and how we were going to proceed to get the best results

05/23/2024

Outstanding and caring !!

05/16/2024

Overall, extremely good. Thank you to all of the staff

05/14/2024

Don't let Dr. Wild retire

05/07/2024

Great doctor

04/30/2024

All鈥檚 good

04/25/2024

the only negative was the 25 min. wait

03/25/2024

The best

03/24/2024

Dr. Wild is a good doctor and will explain everything in a clear and concise manner. IF you have a condition that he can treat, I would recommend him.

03/21/2024

Great to work with

03/19/2024

Dr. Wild called me himself right after the appointment to confirm additional information. I've never had a doctor call me. I was so impressed. That just confirmed that he genuinely cared about my care.

03/14/2024

Dr Wild is an experienced and caring physician. He鈥檚 seen many knees over the years and is spot on with his diagnosis in my case!

03/14/2024

Excellent care from start to finish.

03/12/2024

Listened, explained and offered solutions.

03/07/2024

Thorough explanations, kind in his approach

03/04/2024

He took the time to show me a picture of what my problem was.

02/28/2024

Very understanding and completely explained my issue and course of treatment

02/20/2024

Dr Wild was very professional; and spent time making sure I understood everything

02/06/2024

I highly recommend this practice.

02/01/2024

Top-notch doctor!

01/25/2024

Good physician

01/02/2024

Dr. Wild is very knowledgeable and trustworthy

12/19/2023

The. Office staff was great and this is an excellent medical practice.

11/15/2023

Very good , the doctor was great in his recommendation. I thought he was spot on !!

11/07/2023

Dr Wild is a fantastic physician. He listens to you and explains everything you need to know.

11/07/2023

Excellent!

10/16/2023

I went in with pain in my ankle and foot and was diagnosed relatively quickly and administered treM

10/08/2023

I was extremely impressed with this practice

09/25/2023

Feel he is very knowlegebal and considerate of patient

09/21/2023

Extremely helpful. I did not like his right hand person was not there.

07/19/2023

I would like the portal to include this provider on their various contact options available.

07/19/2023

I am sad to see Dr. Wild leave.

07/18/2023

Dr. Wild is a fantastic doctor! He is very kind, caring, and helpful! I am very sad to see him retiring. I will miss him!

07/16/2023

Always satisfied for many many years of care !

06/29/2023

I will be very happy to continue my orthopedic care with this provider.

06/28/2023

Overall good experience but had to wait over 45 minutes to see doctor

06/24/2023

I greatly appreciate Dr. Wild's clear explanation of the options for treatment of my knee.

06/23/2023

Very impressed with Dr.Wild

06/23/2023

Personable

06/16/2023

I love Dr. Wild. He understand me and takes the time to explain things to me.

06/09/2023

Dr. Wild treated me with respect and care and listened to my problems and formulated a treatment plan which was successful!

06/09/2023

Dr wild was very easy to talk to!

05/27/2023

I like her doctor wild can make me understand things normally I wouldn鈥檛

05/18/2023

I can鈥檛 say enough good things about Dr. Wild AND his assistant who put on my cast. (I wish I could鈥檝e remember her name.)

05/18/2023

Excellent experience!

04/21/2023

Dr Wild always spends time explaining everything to me and all my options. He is friendly and supportive.

04/19/2023

I will be seeking alternative treatment options going forward.

04/15/2023

He showed that he cared about my problem and was there to help.

04/12/2023

Thank you for getting me a timely appointment. Over 5 years ago I was treated by Dr. Masimi and Matt. Nothing but positive feedback.

03/30/2023

Kevin Caith is always attentive to my needs. He goes above and beyond to resolve my issues. He always takes his time with me.

03/29/2023

Excellent

03/22/2023

I will use them again

03/15/2023

Great!

02/24/2023

Dr. Wild is a phenomenal physician! His staff is top notch!

02/12/2023

He is one of the best doctors I've had. He is personable, he is not rushed, he focuses on our conversation, he explains things. He's an old school doctor and we need more of that in health care, not less

02/03/2023

Compaired to my first experience with my shoulder, it was a 100% improvement.

08/16/2022

*Dr. Wild is very experienced, kind, uses common sense related to injuries. Highly recommend!

07/10/2022

My experience was that provider was genuinely concerned about my problem, I was very well cared for during my appointment

07/04/2022

All were professional and courteous

06/27/2022

Dr. Wild is excellent. I've been to him in the past for the same issue on my knee and he always listens and explains things to my understanding.

06/25/2022

This was my first visit with this provider for an emergency left ankle break and right ankle sprain. The care & services I received were excellent from all providers in this office!

06/24/2022

Dr. Wild diagnosed my problem immediately and recommended next steps. He has always helped my family with any Orthopaedic issues. I hope he doesn't retire.

06/24/2022

Dr. Wild is one of the most knowledgeable physicians & diagnosticians In medicine today. He has always been able to listen to my symptoms and help with every orthopedic issue I have had.

06/22/2022

Comfortable, informative, efficient.

06/11/2022

I was in a lot of pain for tendonitis in my wrist. The Doctor quickly assessed my needs and provided treatment. I have had this treatment 2x before around 7 years ago and it's in my top ten most painful experiences. This doctor's technique provided me with very little pain at all. I was shocked at the lack of pain during this injection.

06/11/2022

This provider is wondderful! ...very well-informed about my health need and very caring.

06/09/2022

I love *Dr. Wild he explained everything to me & is very knowledgeable!

06/07/2022

Dr. Wild provided the best bedside manner I've received in more than 10 years! He was fantastic!!

05/12/2022

In & out with everything being pleasant & I have gotten great results.

05/11/2022

Excellent

05/11/2022

Very happy with te Dr and office

05/11/2022

Very informative: caring.

05/11/2022

Dr. Wild is timely, professional, courteous and a wealth of knowledge ! A plan of care is offered and treatment options explained.All very clear and concise and answers all my questions thoughtfully.

05/05/2022

It was fine and helped my problem.

05/02/2022

Dr. Wild took great care of my foot pain during this visit, and all past visits. He is very knowledgeable in what he does and makes his evaluation easy to understand, providing the next steps for recovery and treatment.

04/26/2022

On time , pleasant , professional. Very through gave me a lot of Info without having to ask. He demonstrated exercises. Felt like Dr Wild was very present. He doesn't miss a thing. Am very satisfied.

04/22/2022

Liked this M.D.

04/20/2022

Dr. Wild and his staff were very courteous and knowledgeable

04/16/2022

Always the best

04/14/2022

[....] Wonderful fun visit with very caring people!

04/08/2022

Staff was very kind and attentive, everything was explained to me.

04/03/2022

Professional, knowledgeable- showed me my 2018 x-rays In comparison to the 2022 x-rays. Instructions were clear.

02/28/2022

Dr. Wilde was very helpful during my visit. He was knowledgeable about my injury, encouraging, realistic and optimistic about the recovering time; he offered detailed explanation about the healing process.

02/28/2022

Excellent, his humor was a pleasure. He is very good at putting people at ease! Very much appreciated.

02/25/2022

Everything was handled well

02/22/2022

Dr. Wild was great to talk to. Very down to earth and was very concerned about my situation.

02/17/2022

Dr Wild is excellent

02/15/2022

Very happy with this doc.

02/11/2022

Dr Wild and his assistant Jennifer were AMAZING. So kind and caring, they put my son at ease and both had excellent bedside manner. Dr Wild's expertise saved us from unnecessary interventions recommended by an outside provider.

02/09/2022

Dr Wild was excellent. Very knowledgeable, patient and really listened to my concerns. I would highly recommend him.

02/08/2022

Xray Technician was fantastic - she also seemed to do more than just take the xray.

02/07/2022

Everyone was professional and pleasant. Thanks!

01/27/2022

Dr Wild Spent time with me, identified my problem and explained my options very clearly. He was caring and very professional. I felt confident about his advice.

01/26/2022

This was the first time in a long time, I feel like I was seen on time, I was listened to, the physician was kind and patient, seemed very knowledgeable and did not rush me.

01/22/2022

Dr. Wild always listens intently and has so much experience and wisdom - he always manages to come up with a solution for my troubled feet and ankles. I always feel better after an appt with him. I hope he never retires!

01/21/2022

He was very knowledgeable, he explained things very well and he showed genuine concern for me and my issue.

01/20/2022

*Dr. Wild & nurse *Jennifer went above and beyond to see me immediately to treat my issues. They made special arrangements at the office to do my procedure [....] They are the best! Thank you so much!

01/18/2022

Very good

01/18/2022

He was very nice very concerned he was funny l really liked him made me feel comfortable

01/18/2022

Great job as always.

01/14/2022

I just told a family member that the staff and doctor were extremely friendly and I loved that office for my daughter.

01/07/2022

Great!

01/01/2022

Doctor Wild was very accommodating. He took the time to explain my injury in terms that were easy to understand. He was polite, Friendly and Very informative.

12/21/2021

Very satisfied.

12/15/2021

First time visit to Dr. Wild for an ongoing issue with my foot. He was thorough and identified the issue quickly. He gave me several recommendations including a cortisone injection but did not pressure me to have it done.

12/10/2021

Excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.

12/08/2021

Good care

11/28/2021

Very good

11/24/2021

My visit with Dr Wild was excellent. He listened to my problem. Checked my foot then relieved my 2 weeks of pain. Finally he advised on what I can do if the problem comes back.

11/24/2021

Dr. Wild was thorough and took the time to clarify any question I had.

11/22/2021

Very good experience!

11/18/2021

Awesome care, awesome doctor, awesome team.

11/18/2021

Very personable doctor. He understood my concern and took care of it.

10/27/2021

Dr Wild is a very knowledgeable Ans kind doctor. I feel like he took my problem seriously and worked with me in the best way to treat it conservatively. I wish all doctors were this kind and caring and friendly.

10/27/2021

Always good

10/21/2021

Dr. Wild is an excellent doctor. He saw my 7 yr. old for a foot fx and got down to his level. Explained things he would understand. Staff is wonderful to! X-ray girls were amazing

10/20/2021

I am unsure if my problem has been cured.

10/20/2021

Great staff and excellent doctor that cares about his patients. I would highly recommend Dr Wild.

10/20/2021

I noticed this office was exceptionally clean

10/19/2021

Treatment plan in place .

10/09/2021

It was fine

10/04/2021

Trusted Physician, wonderful

10/02/2021

Excellent care and explanations from Dr. Wild...extremely caring and informative.

09/25/2021

Outstanding physician.

09/16/2021

Dr. Wild and the others in the office were very friendly and helpful.

09/16/2021

Very good. Knows problem and why I was there.

09/14/2021

Dr. Wild is amazing. What a caring, sweet man that I was so lucky to see. Great sense of humor - really appreciated his easy going nature. He's wonderful

09/13/2021

Dr Wild is very personable

09/10/2021

Doctor not spending time to listen I had some questions to ask had to ask nurse about it

09/10/2021

Dr. Wild was very informative and explained my situation so I could understand. He was also very positive.

09/08/2021

I really like this doctor, he communicates very well and took his time to diagnose the issue. He cared about my health

09/01/2021

Everyone was nice and very helpful.

08/28/2021

Dr. Wild spent a good amount of time with me explaining the cause of my knee problem and recommending some bending exercises. He actually showed me how to do them with his own knees for an example. He al;so administered a cortisone shot to relieve the pain. He is an outstanding doctor.

08/19/2021

Dr. Wild always listens and gives "understandable" answers to my concerns.

08/19/2021

Excellent

08/13/2021

Very pleased with Dr. Wild I was able to understand what he was telling me

08/13/2021

He was very kind & knowledgeable.

08/11/2021

No problems.

08/11/2021

Office staff were friendly and efficient. Dr.Wild is a wonderful knowledgeable, professional with a great bedside manner. I was very comfortable in his care.

08/04/2021

Dr. Wild explained everything thoroughly and in a way I could understand.

07/30/2021

I was pleased at Dr Wilds diagnosis and plan to help rehab my ankle. [.....]

07/19/2021

Enjoyed meeting Dr. Wild. Very knowledgeable..

07/19/2021

Always pleasant experience whenever I have seen Dr Wiid

07/17/2021

Relieved large recurring callous which was making it hard for me to walk.

07/07/2021

None. Very good visit.

07/02/2021

Listened to me and provided me with the care that I had hope for

07/01/2021

Fairly new relationship, but the doctor has been caring and thoughtful throughout each visit.

06/30/2021

will be happy to return when necessary

06/26/2021

Karen, Jennifer, and Dr Wild were amazing! They helped adjust our cast plan to be convenient for a vacation, and they were very upbeat and made my 5 yo feel comfortable and well taken care of. Thank you Karen and Jennifer!!!

06/24/2021

The doctor and support staff were all knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to deal with.

06/23/2021

He is always willing to answer questions. The injections from him are always very effective

06/23/2021

Friendly staff. Dr. Wild is easy advice is easy to understand!

06/23/2021

Appointment on time, nurse was efficient, ran X-ray, Doctor Wild asked questions, showed me X-ray and gave me information and plan of action.

06/22/2021

Experience very good.

06/19/2021

Very pleasant. He solved my problem.

06/18/2021

Excellent.

06/16/2021

Dr. Wild was absolutely wonderful! I could not recommend him more highly.

06/11/2021

I found Dr. Wild personable and easy to talk to. I felt confident in his medical experience and knowledge and trusted the treatment he suggested.

06/09/2021

Dr. Wild was awesome, he explained about my knee condition and decided to treat it immediately rather than sending back for follow ups. Really appreciate the way he diagnoses and provides immediate feedback. He answered all my questions patiently. Hope my condition improves. Thank you

06/01/2021

Dr Wild is awesome. What an expert in his field. I appreciate him very much for educating me and relieving my wrist pain.
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