
Overview
Kerstin “Kerri” Austin, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she also serves as Associate Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.Dr. Austin diagnoses and treats a wide range of digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome. She has a special clinical interest in nutrition-related diseases and intestinal failure.Dr. Austin offers patient-centered care and believes that careful listening provides the most accurate clues for diagnosis. Because she knows that patient education goes a long way in disease prevention and progression, she explains each condition and uses shared decision-making to determine the best treatment options to meet her patients’ needs.Dr. Austin says building long-term relationships with her patients is what she enjoys most about her work. She wants to get to know her patients as complete people, not just their medical conditions, to help them live their healthiest lives.Outside of work, Dr. Austin enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family.My hope for all my patients is that they can live their lives without their daily activities being dictated by chronic disease.
Dr. Austin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Austin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
750 University Row, Madison, WI 53705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Austin 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.
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Digestive Health Center Interdisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kerstin E. Austin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kerstin E. Austin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kerstin E. Austin by calling their office at 608-263-6454. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kerstin E. Austin a top-rated expert for Short Bowel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kerstin E. Austin is classified as an Advanced expert for Short Bowel Syndrome, 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. Kerstin E. Austin specialize in?
While Dr. Kerstin E. Austin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kerstin E. Austin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kerstin E. Austin has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Bowel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kerstin E. Austin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kerstin E. Austin accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerstin E. Austin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-6454 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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- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
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- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastroparesisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hyperemesis GravidarumDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MalabsorptionDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Morning SicknessDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.


