Dr. Lisa L. Strate

John Rice, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist who specializes in transplant medicine and a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he also serves as the section chief.Dr. Rice treats a range of gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive issues. His clinical specialty is working with patients with liver conditions ranging from mild liver disorders to complex liver diseases such as cirrhosis (severe scarring) and hepatitis C. Dr. Rice also provides post-operative care for patients who have had organ transplantation and require long-term disease management.In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Rice serves on education committees for the gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program and studies liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease outcomes.In his free time, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and staying involved in his kids’ activities. He also enjoys golfing, traveling and a wide range of sports.I treat a lot of people who are very sick, but we have many good solutions and an amazing multispecialty team. It’s rewarding to help people get better. Dr. Rice is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rice is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lucey, MD, is a UW Health hepatologist. He specializes in the diagnosis and care of people with serious liver disease, particularly those who need a liver transplant.Dr. Lucey treats many forms of liver disease, including hepatitis, an inflammation caused by viral or autoimmune issues or too much medication. He also cares for patients with cirrhosis, which causes scar tissue on the liver. Cirrhosis is caused by drinking too much alcohol, a build-up of fat on the liver or other issues.To determine the best treatment, Dr. Lucey and his team first determine why the patient’s liver is not functioning properly. He puts people at ease by explaining their illness and assuring them that his team will do their very best to help.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucey serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He researches alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis and patient care before and after liver transplantation.Away from the hospital, Dr. Lucey enjoys spending time with family and being a grandfather.What excites me most is finding new treatments for liver disease and helping patients return to an active life. Dr. Lucey is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lucey is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Lucey is currently accepting new patients.

Sumona Saha, MD, is a gastroenterologist at UW Health who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease.Dr. Saha treats people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and screens for colorectal cancer. She also has a clinical interest in caring for women who develop gastrointestinal disorders during pregnancy. Gastrointestinal disorders impact the digestive system, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines.During office visits, Dr. Saha works to get to know her patients. She asks about their concerns and how their symptoms affect their daily lives. She focuses on the health of the whole person — and looks at how their gastrointestinal symptoms impact their nutritional, emotional and physical health.Her goal is to offer patients the latest treatment options so they can feel better and move forward with their lives.In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Saha also serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She researches complications of inflammatory bowel disease and the impact of the disease on women who are pregnant.When away from the clinic, Dr. Saha enjoys spending time with her children, cooking Indian food and playing pickleball.Sometimes, a chronic illness feels overwhelming — like there’s no way out. I help patients feel better and give them hope for a healthier, productive life. Dr. Saha is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Saha is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Saha is currently accepting new patients.