Dr. Alexander K. Larson

Lisa Strate is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Strate is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Strate is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Strate is currently accepting new patients.

John Rice, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist who specializes in transplant medicine and a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he also serves as the section chief.Dr. Rice treats a range of gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive issues. His clinical specialty is working with patients with liver conditions ranging from mild liver disorders to complex liver diseases such as cirrhosis (severe scarring) and hepatitis C. Dr. Rice also provides post-operative care for patients who have had organ transplantation and require long-term disease management.In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Rice serves on education committees for the gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program and studies liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease outcomes.In his free time, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and staying involved in his kids’ activities. He also enjoys golfing, traveling and a wide range of sports.I treat a lot of people who are very sick, but we have many good solutions and an amazing multispecialty team. It’s rewarding to help people get better. Dr. Rice is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rice is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Pfau, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist who treats patients with disorders of the digestive system, including the pancreas and bile duct. He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopy (surgical endoscopy), using specialized technology and equipment to manage complex disorders in digestive system organs.Dr. Pfau is also a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.When meeting a patient for the first time, Dr. Pfau listens compassionately and carefully to understand the person’s symptoms and concerns. He addresses their questions and ensures they understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. For Dr. Pfau, the most rewarding part of his job is caring for a patient who has a difficult diagnosis and being able to see them through a successful course of treatment.In his free time, Dr. Pfau enjoys visiting his adult children.My hope for my patients is that I can solve their problems, improve their overall health and get them back to where they want to be. Dr. Pfau is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pfau is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Pfau is currently accepting new patients.