UW-Madison Department of Surgery

04/07/2026

"I am forever grateful for the mentors who shaped me and the patients who trust me with their health every day."

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, for being recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly. Read more:

Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, was recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly. The Exceptional Women in Medicine awardees are recognized annually, based on peer …

04/06/2026

At the end of last year, Dr. Saad Sahi traveled to Burundi and Uganda for two interconnected global surgery activities. This was his first global surgery visit as a part of the Wisconsin Surgery faculty. Read more about his experiences in his own words:

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 …

04/05/2026

Wishing you a happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Nationally recognized in May, UW-Madison celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month in April to encompass the APIDA student and campus-community experiences. Throughout the month, the Planning Committee is hosting a number of events and programs open to all to celebrate APIDA identities! Find out more at: go.wisc.edu/apida

04/02/2026

April is Donate Life Month. During this month, we honor those who have given the gift of life and encourage people to consider registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, associate professor in the Division of Transplantation and Medical Director of UW Organ and Tissue Donation, shares important information about organ donation: https://go.wisc.edu/20103e

04/01/2026

Happy Passover

03/31/2026

Wrapping up Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shares how school researchers are transforming the future of colorectal cancer care. Read how Wisconsin Surgery is making an impact:

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, established to raise awareness for a disease that is largely preventable. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50 and the only major cancer where mortality is rising in younger adults, according to a 2026 repo...

03/30/2026

"On behalf of the department, thank you for your tireless efforts, your unwavering commitment to patient care, and your contributions to the mission of our academic medical community." - Dr. Rebecca Minter, Chair of the Department of Surgery

Happy National Doctors' Day! We are so grateful for all of the exceptional physicians in our department.

03/20/2026

Please join us in giving a big Wisconsin welcome to our new residents! We can’t wait for you to join us in June. Until then, enjoy your last months of med school, celebrate with your loved ones, and as always, !

03/20/2026

Happy Match Day! Dr. Brigitte Smith, Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Surgery, wishes everyone a happy Match Day.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/10/2026

It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Dana Hayden, Chair of the Division of Colorectal Surgery, talks about the importance of colorectal cancer screening.

Dr. Dana Hayden, a colorectal surgeon with UW Health joins the Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about the importance of screening for colorectal cancer.