Kenneth P. Ligaray
Expertise in
25
conditions
Expertise in
25
conditions

Overview

Kenneth Ligaray, MD, is a UW Health endocrinologist and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He cares for patients with endocrine disorders affecting their hormones or the glands that produce those hormones.Dr. Ligaray diagnoses and treats the full range of endocrine disorders that affect energy, growth, body temperature, blood pressure and metabolism. This includes diabetes, thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s disease (underactive thyroid) and Graves’ disease (overactive thyroid), adrenal disorders such as Addison’s disease (also called adrenal insufficiency) and pituitary problems.Dr. Ligaray has a special clinical interest in thyroid conditions. He performs minimally invasive, in-office procedures such as thyroid biopsies (diagnostic tests done by removing a small tissue sample) and ablations (treatment for thyroid nodules).Using shared decision-making, Dr. Ligaray educates his patients on their conditions and works with them to create treatment plans that work best for them. He views the treatment process as a team effort and strives to alleviate his patients’ symptoms so they can achieve optimal health.Outside of work, Dr. Ligaray enjoys traveling, singing in his church choir and spending time with his family.My goal is to help every patient live a healthy, happy life.

Dr. Ligaray is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Dr. Ligaray is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Ligaray is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AL

Board Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Meriter
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - West Washington Clinic Endocrinology Clinic
345 W Washington Ave, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53703

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ligaray 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray

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Is Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Kenneth P. Ligaray specialize in?

While Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray accept my insurance?

Dr. Kenneth P. Ligaray accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-417-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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