Dr. Andrew J. Walker

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.

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.

Michael Lucey, MD, is a UW Health hepatologist. He specializes in the diagnosis and care of people with serious liver disease, particularly those who need a liver transplant.Dr. Lucey treats many forms of liver disease, including hepatitis, an inflammation caused by viral or autoimmune issues or too much medication. He also cares for patients with cirrhosis, which causes scar tissue on the liver. Cirrhosis is caused by drinking too much alcohol, a build-up of fat on the liver or other issues.To determine the best treatment, Dr. Lucey and his team first determine why the patient’s liver is not functioning properly. He puts people at ease by explaining their illness and assuring them that his team will do their very best to help.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucey serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He researches alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis and patient care before and after liver transplantation.Away from the hospital, Dr. Lucey enjoys spending time with family and being a grandfather.What excites me most is finding new treatments for liver disease and helping patients return to an active life. Dr. Lucey is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lucey is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Lucey is currently accepting new patients.