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Catherine McManus, MD, MS, FACS

Associate Professor

Location

  • Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8800 W. Doyne Ave.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • General Surgery

Cancer Center - Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

My goal is to deliver personalized, evidence-based, and compassionate care to every patient.  I believe the best outcomes begin with listening.  Understanding each patient’s unique story and priorities allows me to offer an individualized treatment plan grounded in the latest research, technology and surgical techniques.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Adrenal Nodules
  • Graves' Disease
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Multinodular Goiter
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Hyperthyroidism

Treatments and Services

  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Thyroid Lobectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules
  • Neck Dissections
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Robotic Adrenalectomy
  • Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Open Adrenalectomy

Patients Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

  • Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

  • Surgery

Clinic Locations

Biography

Catherine McManus, MD, MS, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Section of Endocrine Surgery.  She is a high-volume endocrine surgeon specializing in the treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disease, including inherited endocrine syndromes. She offers high-quality, individualized care using minimally invasive and cutting-edge techniques, including radiofrequency ablation of thyroid disease and robotic adrenalectomy. 

Dr. McManus earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed her general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research Methods from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. She completed her endocrine surgery fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. She is a board-certified general surgeon and holds a Focused Practice Designation in Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery from the American Board of Surgery, recognizing advanced training and experience in the management of complex endocrine conditions. Dr. McManus is passionate about surgical education and training the next generation of physicians, with research focused on clinical outcomes and surgical education.
 

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health - Madison, WI (2013)
Residency in General Surgery - New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY (2017-2019)
Fellowship in Surgery - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons - New York, NY (2019-2020)