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Herbert Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Odorico, MD, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Odorico provides comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care for patients of all ages. He specializes in kidney, pancreas and islet (groups of cells in the pancreas) transplant surgery for patients with diabetes and kidney failure.For more than 25 years, Dr. Odorico has been practicing patient-centered care with shared decision-making. He builds lasting relationships with his patients built on trust and experience. He takes time to learn about interests and listen to their goals. He educates patients about their conditions and the risks and benefits of each of their treatment options. Using various methods, including visual aids, Dr. Odorico works to ensure that his patients develop a deep understanding of their unique situation so they can make informed medical choices.In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Odorico conducts research to find solutions to common transplantation challenges such as donor shortages. He also studies less invasive ways to cure diabetes using modified cells.In his free time, Dr. Odorico enjoys biking, skiing, playing soccer and farming.My hope for transplant patients is that it eliminates diabetes and kidney failure so they can eat, drink and do what they want without worry. Dr. Odorico is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Odorico is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Odorico is currently accepting new patients.

Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Kaufman performs abdominal transplantations for patients with organ failure. He specializes in kidney and pancreas transplant surgery.Open, honest communication is key to effective patient care. Prior to surgery, Dr. Kaufman ensures he and his patient are on the same page and that he has answered all of their questions. He understands that transplant surgery is a difficult decision. He wants his patients to know they are in good hands with an experienced, professional medical team.In addition to caring for patients and training the next generation of transplant surgeons, Dr. Kaufman is actively involved in research to push the field of transplantation surgery forward. He studies ways to minimize the anti-rejection medication people take after transplant surgery and is involved in cutting-edge research using animal organs in humans (xenotransplantation).In his free time, Dr. Kaufman is an avid sports fan and enjoys cycling and being outside with his family.My hope for all my patients is that they can live a healthy, long life with their newly transplanted organ. Dr. Kaufman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

Jacqueline Garonzik-Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Garonzik-Wang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Garonzik-Wang is currently accepting new patients.

Dawn Elfenbein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Elfenbein is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Elfenbein is currently accepting new patients.

Latha Pasupuleti is a board-certified surgeon and is fellowship-trained in endocrine surgery. Dr. Pasupuleti obtained her undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She earned her medical degree and completed her general surgery residency at Rutgers University, where she was named Administrative Chief Resident in her final year. She then went on to complete her fellowship in endocrine surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Pasupuleti is an expert in the management of endocrine surgical diseases (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal disorders). She also has special interests in gallbladder disease, hernia disorders, and minimally invasive surgery. She has technical expertise in robotic adrenalectomy, minimally invasive thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy, neck dissections for thyroid cancer, re-operative neck surgery and robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia surgery. In addition, she also performs surgeon-directed thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration in the office. Dr. Pasupuleti is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. When she is not working, Dr. Pasupuleti enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, fitness, photography, hiking, and traveling. Having surgery can be both physically and emotionally stressful. To me, being a good surgeon is not just about having meticulous technique, but also about guiding my patients through the entire surgical process. This includes answering all of their questions and concerns to put them at ease before surgery and helping them through the post-operative healing stage. I hope that my team and I can assist in making the entire surgical experience as smooth as possible. - Latha Pasupuleti, MD. Dr. Pasupuleti is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pasupuleti is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.