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
In My Own Words: Dr. Saad Sahi’s Trip to Burundi and Uganda
In late November and early December of 2025, I traveled to Burundi and Uganda for two interconnected global surgery activities: the annual College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) scientific conference and …
Dr. Ana De Roo Awarded Prestigious Career Development Award from the American Cancer Society
Division of Colorectal Surgery Assistant Professor Ana De Roo, MD, MSc hopes to spend her career improving clinical processes and decision-making so patients with cancer are supported, informed, and receive care that is aligned with …
2026 Match: Announcing Our New Residents!
The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is excited to announce the selection of our 2026 matched residents. We’re pleased to welcome these gifted future surgeons to our residency programs! General Surgery Residency >> Academic Track Hannah …
Opportunities for Success: Residents Thrive During Research Years
Research is one of the foundational pillars in the UW–Madison Department of Surgery. That is reflected throughout the department, including the trainee programs. All three of our residency programs provide trainees opportunities for dedicated research …
Dr. Lesly Dossett Presents as the 2026 Belzer Visiting Professor
On Feb. 26, 2026, Dr. Lesly Dossett, associate professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology at University of Michigan Health, presented as the 2026 Belzer Visiting Professor. She spoke about “Too Much Testing: Opportunities to …
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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 social impact, belonging, 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.