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Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACP, Awarded MCW's Excellence in Mentorship Award

May 2, 2025

Tracy S. Wang, MD, MPH, FACP, has been chosen as one of the FY25 recipients of the inaugural Excellence in Mentorship Award.

Dr. Anai Kothari speaks about artificial intelligence in research

Bringing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Healthcare Research

May 1, 2025

Dr. Anai Kothari advocates for the responsible use of AI to improve scientific inquiry, patient outcomes.

Matthew Goldblatt, MD, Awarded the Kenneth Forde Excellence in Humanistic Clinical Care Award

March 14, 2025

This award is granted to a clinician who is recognized by the surgical/GI community for significant surgical/endoscopic skills, contributions to community, patient care and volunteerism.

Debbie and Mark Attanasio Announce Contribution to the Medical College of Wisconsin for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of Bob Uecker

September 6, 2024

The gift from Debbie and Mark Attanasio follows and supports a 2022 contribution from Bob Uecker to establish the Bob Uecker Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research at MCW.

Dr. Libby Schroeder Named Chief Medical Officer, Froedtert Hospital

July 22, 2024

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Schroeder, MD, MS, has accepted the role of chief medical officer (CMO), Froedtert Hospital, effective Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Dr. Gwen Lomberk Named Director of the MCW Precision Medicine Graduate Education Program

July 15, 2024

Gwen Lomberk, PhD, transitions to the Program Director role on July 1.

Dept. of Surgery Doctors Included in Milwaukee Magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors in the Milwaukee Area

July 2, 2024

Several Department of Surgery physicians have been included on Milwaukee Magazine's list of Top Doctors of 2024.

Transplant Surgery Research Program Brings New Hope with Participation in Groundbreaking Clinical Trial

June 4, 2024

The Froedtert & MCW Transplant Research Program has enrolled multiple patients in the ConfIdeS trial, which is led by Dr. Matthew Cooper, site principal investigator and chief of the division of transplant surgery.

Dr. Callisia Clarke to be Appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board

May 20, 2024

President Biden announced his intent to appoint Callisia N. Clarke, MD, associate professor of surgery and chief of surgical oncology, to be a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board.

From Condition to Mission: Experience from Lifelong Heart Issue Drives Patient’s Efforts

May 15, 2024

Jackson Radandt's personal healthcare journey has inspired a love of medicine and the desire to give back.

MCW Research Team Uses Fitbit Activity Information to Gauge Risks for Post-Surgery Complications

December 11, 2023

MCW student Carson Gehl and Dr. Anai Kothari found 7,500 steps a day lowers risk of complications.

Decades of Army Experience Shapes MCW Surgeon's Care for Veterans and Others

November 9, 2023

Dr. Lewis Somberg believes empathy is essential for providing care for military Veterans.

Dr. Cobb's Journey: A Passion for Surgery and Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes

October 12, 2023

Her experiences ignited a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients facing breast cancer.

Surgical Excellence and Compassionate Training: Meet Dr. Rana Higgins

August 16, 2023

Throughout her career, Dr. Higgins has actively studied and practiced robotic surgery.

Dr. Douglas B. Evans Receives Benjamin E. Mays Medal, Highest Alum Honor at Bates College

July 3, 2023

Douglas B. Evans, MD, has been awarded the Benjamin E. Mays Medal by the Bates College Alumni Association, the highest alum award of the college. The medal recognizes an alum for distinguished service to the worldwide community and outstanding accomplishment.

MCW Surgeon and Educator Brings Expertise to South America as a Fulbright Grant Recipient

April 13, 2023

Dr. Michael Malinowski has a passion for helping others and collaborating with educators across the globe.

Dr. Caitlin Patten Honored in Annual ‘40 Under 40’ List

March 16, 2023

Dr. Patten is a breast surgical oncologist whose clinical focus consists of caring for patients with breast cancer, benign breast diseases, and those who are at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Congratulations to Dr. Anai Kothari as This Year's Recipient of the CSA Turcotte Award

March 15, 2023

Dr. Anai Kothari is this year's recipient of the Turcotte Award.

Cardiovascular Team Completes 1,000th TAVR Procedure

March 10, 2023

Recently, the cardiovascular team at Froedtert Hospital performed its 1,000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, procedure.

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Name Matthew Cooper, MD, Chief of Transplantation, Director of Joint Solid Organ Transplantation Program

March 1, 2023

Matthew Cooper, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Transplantation in the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Director of the Joint Solid Organ Transplantation Program at Froedtert Health and Children’s Wisconsin, and the Mark B. Adams Chair in Transplant...

"The Word on Medicine" Radio Program & Podcast

Join us on NEWS/TALK 1130 WISN and our podcast channels for "The Word on Medicine” programs supported by Selig Leasing Co., and produced by the Department of Surgery. This multidisciplinary, bi-weekly radio show will highlight innovation and discovery across MCW – how knowledge changes life!

The-Word-on-Medicine In 2017, the Department of Surgery initiated a weekly multidisciplinary radio program entitled “The Word on Medicine,” hosted by Dr. Douglas Evans and Dr. Rana Higgins.

"The Word on Medicine" comes to you every Saturday at 4 p.m. on WISN, 1130AM on the dial and the "The Latest Word on Medicine" is heard every Friday at 2 p.m.

We are so fortunate to have an amazing group of experts from the Medical College of Wisconsin, across all clinical and basic science departments – and with the invaluable help of our NPs and PAs as well as nurses, techs and staff at all levels. "The Word on Medicine" is generously supported by Selig Leasing Company and Mark and Debbie Attanasio – this program would not be possible without their backing to include their advocacy for advances in medicine based on the innovation and discovery which inspires the new therapies that all of you have come to expect from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Listen to podcasts of all shows by visiting iHeartRadio, iTunes, Pandora, or Podbean.

Current Episode: All About Nurses 2025 | May 13, 2025

Department of Surgery Reports & Publications

Annual Reports

The Department of Surgery Annual Reports highlight the many ways in which MCW Surgery is #LeadingTheWay in healthcare through academic achievement, surgical education, and innovative research.

2022 MCW Department of Surgery Annual Report

View the 2022 Department of Surgery Annual Report (PDF) | View flipbook

Past Annual Reports

2020-2021: View this issue (PDF) | View flipbook
2019: View this issue (PDF)

Newsletters

The Department of Surgery Leading The Way newsletter serves as a source of clinical and scientific information provided by the residents and faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

2024 Summer Leading the Way Newsletter