
Overview
Aurora Pop-Vicas, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at UW Health and an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine. She treats adults who have bacterial, viral, fungal or mycobacterial infections. She also evaluates and manages post-COVID (long COVID) and other infectious conditions in hospital and outpatient clinic settings.Dr. Pop-Vicas’ area of expertise includes the prevention and treatment of drug resistant infections in older adults and other vulnerable populations. She is also skilled in infection control of health care-associated infections that occur during surgery or hospital stays. As a trained epidemiologist, she investigates the causes, patterns and outcomes of such infections in hospital settings.Dr. Pop-Vicas credits years in the field plus personal experiences as a patient for her deep empathy and understanding of people’s fears.In her free time, Dr. Pop-Vicas enjoys traveling, nature walks, embroidery and classical music. Her native language is Romanian.I approach treatment with a holistic mindset. I understand how illness can affect your mind, emotions and quality of life. I address my patients’ feelings and fears while finding the best treatments for their needs.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Mastoiditis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Nocardiosis.
Dr. Pop-Vicas is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. Dr. Pop-Vicas is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
Christopher Saddler, MD, is a UW Health infectious disease doctor and an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Saddler has special expertise in transplant infections and immune-compromising conditions.Dr. Saddler helps doctors diagnose and treat infectious diseases, including complex conditions. He treats varied disorders ranging from fungal infections and infectious diarrhea to non-tuberculosis bacterial infections and rare viral diseases. His clinical interest focuses on treating people with immune system problems that increase their risk for infections. These include organ transplant recipients, people with cancer and those who have had bone marrow transplants or chemotherapy.Dr. Saddler is a teacher and problem-solver at heart. After easing patients’ fears, he educates them about their condition and helps them understand their treatment options. He takes a patient-centered approach to care, individualizing treatment to meet each patient’s medical needs and personal values.Dr. Saddler also conducts research to advance the prevention, treatment and management of infectious disease. He leads clinical trials and other studies, including studies focused on infections that present a higher risk to transplant patients.In his free time, Dr. Saddler enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and staying active.It's rewarding to care for patients and know you made a real difference. Seeing people get better — sometimes much better — is amazing. Dr. Saddler is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Nocardiosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Saddler is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. Dr. Saddler is currently accepting new patients.
University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
Dr. Gauthier’s research seeks to understand the pathogenesis of the thermally dimorphic fungi at the molecular level using _Blastomyces dermatitidis_ as a model organism. As a physician-scientist his goal is to bring the research findings at the bench into the clinic to improve the care and clinical outcomes of patients with invasive fungal infections. Dr. Gauthier is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blastomycosis, Mastoiditis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Gauthier is board certified in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Gauthier is currently accepting new patients.
University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas by calling their office at 608-263-0946. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteomyelitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas specialize in?
While Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Mastoiditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas accept my insurance?
Dr. Aurora E. Pop-Vicas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-0946 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- BlastomycosisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- MastoiditisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- NocardiosisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung DiseaseDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PneumoniaDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- PustulesDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Strep ThroatDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Syphilitic Aseptic MeningitisDr. Pop-Vicas isExperienced. Learn about Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis.


