Dr. Kent Schaefer

I am a surgeon with a special interest in heartburn and reflux disease, as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, endoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, nutritional support and hernia surgery. I developed the region’s first Reflux Center of Excellence and have served as its director since inception. I have received national recognition for minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of heartburn and reflux, and teach and proctor other physicians both nationally and internationally. I have been a lifelong Wisconsin resident since my family moved from the Czech Republic to Milwaukee 50 years ago. I speak Czech but with an American accent. I have three sons and enjoy biking, sailing and skiing. Although I am a soso golfer, I still enjoy playing, and I love watching the Badgers and the Packers. Dr. Janu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Janu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery (2000).

David Phillips is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Phillips is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

To create your best possible surgical experience, I work to deliver expert, individualized care. I have broad experience with general surgical disease including minimally invasive surgical approaches to reduce discomfort and recovery times, as well as a specialty focus on the management of disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. It is a great privilege to support patients throughout their medical journey—from preoperative visits to recovery—and assist them with any complex decisionmaking along the way. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mitchell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery (2018).