
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 is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.
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600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
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University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
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University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aurora Pop
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aurora Pop?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aurora Pop 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 Pop a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aurora Pop 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 Pop specialize in?
While Dr. Aurora Pop 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 Pop accept my insurance?
Dr. Aurora Pop 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 isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- BlastomycosisDr. Pop isExperienced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Pop isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Pop isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Pop isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- MastoiditisDr. Pop isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.


