Dr. Lee G. Wilke

Daniel Abbott, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist at UW Health. He specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies, melanoma and sarcoma as well as ovarian, appendiceal and colorectal cancers. He performs both traditional and minimally invasive procedures to remove cancers of the liver, pancreas and stomach.Dr. Abbott understands the types of cancer we treat can bring fear and anxiety. He prioritizes helping patients to understand that UW Health has expert multi-specialty teams and resources that offer the latest treatment and support after a cancer diagnosis, which allows patients to achieve their best quality of life. In addition to directing the UW Health Liver and Pancreas Center, Dr. Abbott is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and continues to advance the understanding of cancer through clinical research and education.The type of cancers we treat can bring fear and anxiety. I assure people we have an expert multispecialty team and resources. We can offer people the latest treatments and support after a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Abbott is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Abbott is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Abbott is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Neuman, MD, MS, is a UW Health surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon). She also is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology. She treats patients with breast cancer, benign (noncancerous) breast disease and various skin cancers, including melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.Dr. Neuman performs advanced procedures designed to remove cancer cells while preserving the appearance of the breast. These include lumpectomy, partial mastectomy and skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She also performs lymph node biopsies, lymph node dissections and wide local excisions to treat skin cancer.During initial visits, Dr. Neuman talks with patients about what’s important in their lives. She listens to their concerns and outlines treatment options. She works to ease their anxiety and help them make informed decisions.To improve patient care, Dr. Neuman researches tools that help people understand the pros and cons of their treatment choices. She also studies ways to improve quality of life after cancer treatment and how to help people get care when they can’t afford it.Away from the clinic, Dr. Neuman enjoys spending time with her family and golden retriever and camping in national parks.We help our patients fight cancer. We listen and support them. They’re not just numbers passing through. Dr. Neuman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Neuman is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Neuman is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Minter, MD, MBA, FACS, is a UW Health surgical oncologist and professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she also serves as department chair.Dr. Minter treats patients with pancreatic cancer. She also treats other conditions such as precancerous spots and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). She has a clinical interest in pancreatic cancer prevention. She works with patients who have abnormal screenings showing early signs of cell growth that may develop into cancer.When Dr. Minter meets patients for the first time, she provides education to ensure they understand their diagnosis. She includes them in decisions about their treatment and gives them truthful information about what to expect. She cares about her patients’ goals and respects their choices in handling their illness. She believes patient care requires mutual respect and teamwork.In addition to her clinic work, Dr. Minter oversees surgical training programs in her department and conducts research focused on surgical education.Outside the clinic, Dr. Minter enjoys traveling, snow and water skiing, hiking and being outdoors with her family.I think of my patients as friends who are in trouble. I don’t just take care of my patients; I care for them and about them. Dr. Minter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Minter is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Minter is currently accepting new patients.