Professional Staff

Charles W. Buxton, C.P.
Certified Prosthetist

Chuck Buxton serves as director of prosthetics at Menasha. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh concurrently with his Certificate in Prosthetic from Northwestern University in 1987. He became a certified Prosthetist through the American Board for Certification in 1989.

Chuck is a member of the American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

"As a prosthetist, it is my commitment to utilize current prosthetic technology to help patients return to their very best."

Brian Schmidt, BOC-O, RTP
Certified Orthotist
Registered Prosthetic Tech

Brian Schmidt manages WPO satellite clinics in Shawano, Waupaca and Wausau. In addition, with our unique mobile lab Brian is able to bring WPO offices to patients for everything but product fabrications.

Brian is a Certified Orthotist, and a Registered Prosthetic Technician. He is a member of the American Board for Certification as a Prosthetic Technician (RTP), and the BOC-O as an Orthotist.

"My training in both Orthotics and Prosthetics helps me better understand patient needs, especially the scope of correction or replacement possibilities"

Jeffrey Truttman, C.F.
Certified Fitter

Jeff Truttman is based in WPO's Menasha office and manages patient fittings and technical modifications in both orthotics and prosthetics. Jeff has successfully combined an automotive engineering background with experience in design and fabrication in becoming a certified fitter.

"I deal with both technical and clinical aspects of our services. This allows me to see the results of fabrication designs and obtain direct feedback from patients about the quality of our products."