vascular
Welcome Dr. Elise DeRoo to the Division of Vascular Surgery
Elise DeRoo, MD, who recently completed her Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at the UW–Madison Department of Surgery, is transitioning to an assistant professor within the Division of Vascular Surgery. In this position, Dr. DeRoo’s time …
Surgery and WCER Researchers Team Up to Improve Surgical Informed Consent for Vulnerable Populations
Despite giving their consent to surgery, many patients report feeling like they had no choice about whether to pursue surgery. They also often report feeling blindsided by the treatment and recovery process, and its impact …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: June 2025
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month. We’re highlighting several of these publications monthly to showcase the diversity of research in the department; see selections from …
In My Own Words: Dr. Victor Weiss’ Trip to Rwanda
From May 19-23, 2025, I traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to provide clinical care to patients at King Faisal Hospital. Rwanda currently has one vascular surgeon serving the entire country and he just finished his training …
Dr. John Hoch to retire after more than 30 years at UW
It’s unusual for anyone to spend their entire professional career at one organization, let alone a highly successful surgeon, but Dr. John Hoch is one of those rare cases. Following the completion of his fellowship …
Welcome Our New Residents
The Department of Surgery is excited to welcome our next class of exceptional surgical residents! Today, June 24, marks their first official day at Wisconsin Surgery. We can’t wait to see what their future holds. …
Nine Faculty Members Promoted in the Department of Surgery
Congratulations to the nine members of the Department of Surgery faculty who have been promoted, effective June 29, 2025. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to enhancing the field of surgery through excellent clinical …
In My Own Words: Steph Prahl’s Trip to Ethiopia
Throughout my healthcare career, I have dedicated myself to the operating room. My surgical technologist training and career began in 2006-07, where I gained experience in various surgical settings, including a rural hospital, a physician-owned …
Dr. Courtney Morgan Awarded Dean’s Teaching Award
Dr. Courtney Morgan, Associate Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, was awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s (SMPH) Medical Education Day on May 29. The Dean’s …