Kari B. Wisinski
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Kari Wisinski, MD, is a medical oncologist at UW Health. Dr. Wisinski diagnoses and treats all forms of breast cancer, from localized carcinomas to cancers that have metastasized (spread) throughout the body. She specializes in reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence in previously diagnosed patients.Dedicated to improving patient experience, Dr. Wisinski collaborates with her patients to create care plans that reflect their individualized needs. She focuses on what is most important to people and helps them understand their diagnosis and the variety of treatment options that align with their goals.Dr. Wisinski is the endowed professor and chief of the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine. She actively researches new therapies for breast cancer and leads clinical trials focused on safe treatments and protocols.In her free time, Dr. Wisinski enjoys playing volleyball and tennis and spending time with her three children.My hope for each patient is that they feel comfortable with the decisions that we make together.

Dr. Wisinski is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Wisinski is board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles and participating in 21 clinical trials. Dr. Wisinski is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Hematology
Medical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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MercyCare
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  • HMO
Network Health
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QualChoice
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Quartz
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  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center Medical Oncology Clinic
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Wisinski 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.

Breast Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kari B. Wisinski

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Is Dr. Kari B. Wisinski a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kari B. Wisinski is classified as an Elite expert for Breast 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. Kari B. Wisinski specialize in?

While Dr. Kari B. Wisinski is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Kari B. Wisinski accept my insurance?

Dr. Kari B. Wisinski 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.

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