Matthew M. Churpek

Overview

Matthew Churpek, MD, PhD, MPH, is a UW Health pulmonary (lung) and critical care doctor and an associate professor in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Churpek cares for people with critical illness, including those who need mechanical ventilation and other types of life support.His areas of clinical interest include diagnosing and treating sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.With a PhD and a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Churpek is committed to improving health care. As co-leader of the UW Health ICU Data Science Lab, he uses machine-learning and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to enhance early detection and treatment of critically ill patients. He has developed models for clinical deterioration, sepsis and acute kidney injury, which can be used in the electronic health record to improve patient care.I entered the medical profession to help people in need and to use research methods as a way to improve how we care for people.

His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Churpek is board certified in Clinical Informatics, Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 231 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Clinical Informatics
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

University Hospital Trauma and Life Support Center (TLC)
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew M. Churpek is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreatectomy, 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. Matthew M. Churpek specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew M. Churpek is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pancreatectomy, Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Matthew M. Churpek participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew M. Churpek has published 231 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew M. Churpek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew M. Churpek accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew M. Churpek accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Quartz Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-8954 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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