
Overview
Dr. Patrick Sanvanson earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed his training in Gastroenterology at MCW. He evaluates and treats all general Gastroenterology disorders with a focus on GERD, swallowing disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Sanvanson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Sanvanson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sanvanson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8850 William Coffey Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sanvanson 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.
Milwaukee Campus-Children's Wisconsin
Cara Mack is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Cholestasis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Mack is currently accepting new patients.
Gastroenterology And Hepatology - Froedtert Hospital
Kulwinder Dua is currently a professor in the Department of Medicine and Pediatric (Gastroenterology) and professor in the School of Graduate Studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is the current chair of the World Endoscopy Organization Outreach Committee.Dr. Dua’s primary interest has been in advanced interventional endoscopy. His other area of interest is studying aero-digestive tract physiology and pathophysiology including airway defense mechanisms against aspiration for which he was awarded NIH grant. He is an inventor and has several patents and FDA cleared devices.Dr. Dua has over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journal and is on the editorial board of several journals. He has been invited as faculty to participate in GI conferences and endoscopy workshops in countries from all over the world. He is actively involved with the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE Training Committee, Vice-Chair ASGE International Committee, Chair, ASGE DDW International Symposium Committee, ASGE ambassador to Ecuador and ASGE Consultant Expert).Some of Dr. Dua’s awards include the prestigious ASGE Master of Endoscopy award, the B.J. Vakil Memorial gold medal, the Poona Oration Gold Medal, Solly Mark Oration of South Africa, and the 2017 USA Healthcare Hero award. He has continuously been on America’s Best Doctor’s list since 2002. He was the President of the International Dysphagia Research Society (2015) and the Milwaukee GI Society and is currently the President of the Midwest Endoscopy Society.Dr. Dua is actively involved with several philanthropic works in several countries in Africa and in South America in training local doctors in clinical gastroenterology and endoscopy including ERCPs and EUS. For this work WEO appointed him as their Chair of the WEO Outreach committee.Recently Dr. Dua was recognized in the scientific community for having re-grown the first human esophagus in-vivo using the principles of regenerative medicine (Dua et al, The Lancet, 2016). This achievement was heavily covered by several media outlets and TV. He was awarded the USA Healthcare Hero award for this accomplishment. For his services and longitudinal contributions to the field of GI Endoscopy, he was also recently honored by being inducted in the first batch of top 60 endoscopists of the world: Master of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (MASGE).His hobbies include flying, and he currently holds a private pilot’s license. Dr. Dua is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dua is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Dua is currently accepting new patients.
Gastroenterology And Hepatology - Froedtert Hospital
Reza Shaker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Shaker is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson by calling their office at 414-805-3310. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson a top-rated expert for Vagotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vagotomy, 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. Patrick P. Sanvanson specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Vagotomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vagotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick P. Sanvanson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-3310 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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- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Sanvanson isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- VagotomyDr. Sanvanson isDistinguished. Learn about Vagotomy.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- DiarrheaDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EsophagitisDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Sanvanson isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HeartburnDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HiccupsDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- IndigestionDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Levator SyndromeDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MalabsorptionDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Morning SicknessDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenesmusDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Sanvanson isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.

