Overview
Dawd Siraj, MD, is a UW Health infectious disease doctor and directs the UW Health Travel Medicine Clinic. He is also a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health. He also directs the UW Health Travel Clinic and the university’s Global Health Pathway Program.Dr. Siraj treats infectious diseases, hepatitis and HIV/AIDs. As a tropical disease and travel medicine expert, he advises travelers about vaccines and travel precautions. He also treats people who fall ill while traveling.Dr. Siraj leads international research on infectious diseases in developing countries. He studies antibiotic resistance in Rwanda and Ethiopia. He encourages standardized antibiotic use and tools to change health care delivery. As an Ethiopian, he understands the toll of infectious disease and opened Ethiopia’s first free HIV clinic.In addition to clinical care, Dr. Siraj trains residents and fellows at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. He collaborates with international leaders and holds national and global awards for academic leadership and medical services, including directing an HIV Inmate Clinic.In his free time, Dr. Siraj rides his bike 100 miles a week. He joins bike-riding fundraisers and is also interested in astronomy.Patient care is about empathy and understanding the patient’s challenges. Hope is the most important driver for me when I treat patients.
Dr. Siraj is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mastoiditis, Blastomycosis, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.
Dr. Siraj is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Siraj is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Siraj 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.
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
Kevin Gregg is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Gregg is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Nocardiosis. Dr. Gregg is board certified in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Gregg is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dawd S. Siraj
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dawd S. Siraj?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dawd S. Siraj by calling their office at 608-890-6167. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dawd S. Siraj a top-rated expert for Mastoiditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dawd S. Siraj is classified as an Advanced expert for Mastoiditis, 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. Dawd S. Siraj specialize in?
While Dr. Dawd S. Siraj is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Mastoiditis, Blastomycosis, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Dawd S. Siraj participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dawd S. Siraj has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mastoiditis. You can view a list of Dr. Dawd S. Siraj's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dawd S. Siraj accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawd S. Siraj accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-890-6167 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.
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- Advanced
- BlastomycosisDr. Siraj isAdvanced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- MastoiditisDr. Siraj isAdvanced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- BotulismDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Botulism.
- HepatitisDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- MyelitisDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Myelitis.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- OsteomyelitisDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PneumoniaDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SepsisDr. Siraj isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)