
Overview
Daniel Abbott, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist at UW Health. He specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies, melanoma and sarcoma as well as ovarian, appendiceal and colorectal cancers. He performs both traditional and minimally invasive procedures to remove cancers of the liver, pancreas and stomach.Dr. Abbott understands the types of cancer we treat can bring fear and anxiety. He prioritizes helping patients to understand that UW Health has expert multi-specialty teams and resources that offer the latest treatment and support after a cancer diagnosis, which allows patients to achieve their best quality of life. In addition to directing the UW Health Liver and Pancreas Center, Dr. Abbott is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and continues to advance the understanding of cancer through clinical research and education.The type of cancers we treat can bring fear and anxiety. I assure people we have an expert multispecialty team and resources. We can offer people the latest treatments and support after a cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Abbott is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Dr. Abbott is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 227 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Abbott has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center Surgical Oncology Clinic
Sharon Weber, MD, FACS, is a UW Health surgical oncologist and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in benign and malignant (cancerous) diseases of the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract.Dr. Weber sees patients with a wide range of liver, pancreas and other abdominal conditions. She treats gastrointestinal tumors, sarcomas (bone or soft tissue tumors) and melanomas (skin cancers). She uses a combination of both minimally invasive and general surgical techniques.Understanding the uncertainty and fear her patients often face, Dr. Weber prioritizes prompt answers and cutting-edge care. She takes time to listen to her patients and discuss the pros and cons of their options before helping them choose a targeted treatment. She meets patients where they are to help them manage their conditions and achieve the best results.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Weber participates in national research focused on improving patient results after surgery by looking at risk factors.In her free time, Dr. Weber enjoys baking, running, biking and cross-country skiing.I hope to improve the quality and longevity of life for each of my patients. Dr. Weber is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Weber is board certified in Surgery.
University Hospital Breast Center
Lee Wilke, MD, is a UW Health surgical oncologist and professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is also the senior medical director of clinical cancer services for the UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center.Dr. Wilke treats people with breast cancer and noncancerous breast disease. She also cares for people who are at high risk for breast cancer.Dr. Wilke considers it a privilege to care for cancer patients. She listens to her patients’ worries and assures them that they are not alone. She offers personalized care plans and discusses treatment options that best fit the patients’ needs and values. She performs partial mastectomies with oncoplastic approaches (remove the cancer while preserving the shape and look of the breast), skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies, sentinel lymph node surgery and axillary lymph node dissections.Dr. Wilke’s goal is to offer patients the latest cancer treatments. Her patients have access to a wide variety of clinical trials, in addition to new medicines and ways of removing cancer in the operating room. She believes in empowering patients with information and shared decision-making.During her free time, Dr. Wilke enjoys spending time with family and traveling.We work to give our patients hope using the latest, very best treatments to fight their breast cancer. Dr. Wilke is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Wilke is board certified in Surgery.
University Hospital Breast Center
Heather Neuman, MD, MS, is a UW Health surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon). She also is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology. She treats patients with breast cancer, benign (noncancerous) breast disease and various skin cancers, including melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.Dr. Neuman performs advanced procedures designed to remove cancer cells while preserving the appearance of the breast. These include lumpectomy, partial mastectomy and skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She also performs lymph node biopsies, lymph node dissections and wide local excisions to treat skin cancer.During initial visits, Dr. Neuman talks with patients about what’s important in their lives. She listens to their concerns and outlines treatment options. She works to ease their anxiety and help them make informed decisions.To improve patient care, Dr. Neuman researches tools that help people understand the pros and cons of their treatment choices. She also studies ways to improve quality of life after cancer treatment and how to help people get care when they can’t afford it.Away from the clinic, Dr. Neuman enjoys spending time with her family and golden retriever and camping in national parks.We help our patients fight cancer. We listen and support them. They’re not just numbers passing through. Dr. Neuman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Neuman is board certified in Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Abbott
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Abbott?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Abbott by calling their office at 608-915-0100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel Abbott a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Abbott is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Daniel Abbott specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel Abbott is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Daniel Abbott participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Abbott has published 227 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Abbott's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Daniel Abbott accept my insurance?
Dr. Daniel Abbott accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- PancreatectomyDr. Abbott isElite. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Abbott isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Abbott isElite. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Abbott isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Abbott isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Abbott isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Abbott isDistinguished. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Abbott isDistinguished. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Abbott isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Abbott isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Abbott isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Abbott isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Abbott isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendicitisDr. Abbott isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.


