Welcome to the UW–Madison Department of Surgery, one of the leading surgical programs in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 additional staff who support our mission.
A Perennial Top Tier Research Department!
Our surgeons perform almost 20,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients in the specialties of acute care and regional general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, endocrine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, transplant surgery, and vascular surgery.
Training the next generation of surgeons and clinician-scientists is integral in our department, with more than 100 residents and fellows being trained each year in three residencies and eight different surgical specialty fellowship training programs.
The Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery transitioned to a separate department, effective July 1, 2025. Its new department website can be found HERE.
Resident Experience
Wondering what it’s like to be a resident at Wisconsin Surgery? Visit our Resident Experience page.
Wisconsin Surgery: By the Numbers
Exceptional People. Extraordinary Results.
Moving Surgery Forward.
The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides comprehensive educational experiences, groundbreaking research and superb patient care.
UW Surgery Latest News
General Surgery Resident Awarded Grant from the Society of University Surgeons
Palca Shibale, MD, a general surgery resident who is currently completing two years of dedicated academic development time, was announced as the recipient of the KARL STORZ Resident Research Scholar Award from the Society of …
Fire Prevention Week: Campfire Safety
Fire Prevention Week has been a national observance in the United States since 1925. This week is a dedicated time for the public to learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. “Small …
Brown Lab Awarded Grant to Study the Transplantation Immune Response in Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome have an increased risk of certain cancers, congenital heart defects, autoimmune diseases, and cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. What do all of these conditions have in common? They all involve irregularities …
Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Dr. Rebecca Sippel as the Dr. Herb Chen Professor in Endocrine Surgery
On Oct. 1, 2025, the Department of Surgery hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Rebecca Sippel, Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery and the Dr. Herb Chen Professor in Endocrine Surgery. …
Welcome Dr. Brian Hosfield to the Division of Pediatric Surgery
Brian Hosfield, MD, MS is an assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Surgery. In this position, Dr. Hosfield will divide his time between clinical care and research and scholarly duties. His primary clinical practices …
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Groundbreaking Kidney Transplant Clinical Trial
Kidney transplant patients are embracing a new chapter of life, thanks to a groundbreaking clinical trial that eliminates the need for a lifelong regimen of anti-rejection drugs, which can cause serious side effects.
Social Impact, Belonging & Well-Being
Learn about the diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being resources in the Department of Surgery.
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Educational Opportunities
Our online surgery Grand Rounds are offered each year, September through May, for free CE credit with self-assessment.
The GlovesOn goal is to educate the region’s surgeons on techniques available at UW Health to expand and enhance their surgical practice.
Our doctors are available to speak on a variety of surgery topics for your monthly or weekly journal clubs, case conferences, grand rounds and tumor boards.
The UW Health Clinical Simulation Program provides robust and realistic learning opportunities to prepare health care professionals for actual patient care situations. The center offers educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff from UW Health, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, departments across UW-Madison and the community.