Robert F. Prior, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialties
- Spine & Neck
Affiliations
- Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Locations
N. Mayfair Road – Orthopedic Clinic
3077 North Mayfair Road, Suite 100
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
414-384-6700
Rawson Avenue – Orthopedic Clinic
3111 W. Rawson Avenue, Suite 200/205
Franklin, WI 53132
414-384-6700
Bio
Dr. Robert Prior is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine and scoliosis surgeon. He specializes in treating a wide range of spinal conditions using contemporary, minimally invasive techniques that are designed to accelerate recovery and improve long-term outcomes.
Dr. Prior completed his spine fellowship at the University of Minnesota, where he trained under nationally and internationally recognized leaders in spine surgery. His clinical interests include outpatient spine surgery, spinal deformity, SI joint dysfunction, and the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine.
He is passionate about timely, accessible care and partners closely with referring providers to ensure patients receive comprehensive and coordinated treatment.
Clinical Interests
Posterior Lumbar Fusion, Anterior Lumbar Fusion, Lateral Interbody Fusion, Lumbar Decompression, Lumbar Microdiscectomy, Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement, Anterior Cervical Fusion, Posterior Cervical Fusion, Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty, Pediatric Spine Surgery, Revision Spine Surgery, Scoliosis Deformity Surgery, Spinal Fusion, SIJ Fusion Surgery
Education
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Undergraduate Degree
St. Ambrose University – Davenport, IA 2011 – 2015 -
Medical School
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Parker, Colorado 2015 – 2019 -
Residency
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Midwestern University: Franciscan Health, Chicago, Illinois 2019 – 2024 -
Fellowship
Department of Spine Surgery – University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota 2024 – 2025
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Passed ABOS Part I Certification Examination)
Certifications
AOF/AOAO Outstanding Resident of the Year Award in Orthopedic Surgery – 2022
Hans Schlueter Award for Resident of the Year, Midwestern University – 2020-2021
Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Society, Rocky Vista University – 2017-2019
Professional Organizations
- Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) – 2024-Present
- AO Spine Foundation – 2021-Present
Find a Location Near You
Layton Avenue Ste 102 - Orthopedic Clinic
3033 W Layton Avenue, Suite 102
Greenfield, WI 53221
414-384-6700
Layton Avenue Ste 160 - Orthopedic Clinic
2500 W Layton Avenue, Suite 160
Milwaukee, WI 53221
414-384-6700
N. Mayfair Road - Orthopedic Clinic
3077 North Mayfair Road, Suite 100
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
414-384-6700
27th Street - Orthopedic Clinic
9969 S. 27th Street, Suite 1100
Franklin, WI 53132
414-384-6700
Rawson Avenue - Orthopedic Clinic
3111 W. Rawson Avenue, Suite 200/205
Franklin, WI 53132
414-384-6700
Rawson Avenue - Pain Management Clinic
3111 W Rawson Avenue, Suite 235
Franklin, WI 53132
414-260-5544
N Port Washington Road - Pain Management Clinic
12831 N Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092
414-260-5544
Washington Avenue - Pain Management Clinic
10180 Washington Avenue
Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
414-260-5544
Rawson Avenue - SmartScan Medical Imaging Center
3111 W. Rawson Avenue, Suite 105
Franklin, WI 53132
855-694-3300
Ballpark Drive - OrthoLazer Center
7044 South Ballpark Drive, Suite 202
Franklin, WI 53132
414-448-7001
Bluemound Road - OrthoLazer Center
17550 West Bluemound Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-289-9455
MOSH Brookfield Walk-In Clinic
17000L W. Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005
414-817-6750
MOSH Franklin Ortho Walk-In Clinic
7095 S. Ballpark Dr. Suite 100
Franklin, WI 53132
414-817-6620
Need Care Now?
MOSH Brookfield Ortho Walk-In Clinic
17000L W. Bluemound Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
MOSH Performance Center Ortho Walk-In Clinic
7095 S Ballpark Dr
Suite 100
Franklin, WI 53132