Overview
Rebecca Sippel, MD, is a UW Health surgeon. She’s also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Surgery.Dr. Sippel treats people with disorders involving their hormones and the endocrine glands that make those hormones. She performs surgery on the thyroid (small gland at the base of the neck), parathyroid (pea-sized glands behind the thyroid) and adrenal glands (on top of the kidneys).Dr. Sippel has a special interest in treating people who need a second parathyroid surgery to correct a procedure performed elsewhere. She also manages thyroid cancer and works to help her patients live high-quality lives.When meeting with patients, Dr. Sippel listens closely as they describe their symptoms. She considers their test results and makes a diagnosis. Then, she educates her patients about their endocrine conditions. She answers questions and outlines treatment options, either surgical or nonsurgical, so they can make the best decisions about their care.To help ensure successful outcomes for her patients, Dr. Sippel also conducts research involving endocrine surgery.Away from the clinic, Dr. Sippel enjoys spending time with her family.It’s so rewarding to see patients after surgery and find out how much better they feel.
Dr. Sippel is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. Sippel is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 186 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sippel 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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University Hospital
Herbert Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
East Madison Hospital Endocrine Surgery Clinic
David Schneider, MD, MS, FACS, is an endocrine surgeon at UW Health and an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery.Dr. Schneider specializes in diagnosing and treating all endocrine issues, including autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease and myasthenia gravis, tumors (both benign and cancerous), hormone imbalances and endocrine cancer. He uses the latest minimally invasive techniques when treating his patients. These include endoscopic thyroidectomy, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy and focused diagnostic exploration, which is used to evaluate the return of thyroid cancer.Dr. Schneider conducts clinical research in hyperparathyroidism, thyroid cancer and Graves' disease to determine the best treatment approaches for each condition. He is also a member of the UW Health Physician Informatics Team. Dr. Schneider is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Schneider is board certified in Clinical Informatics and Surgery.
East Madison Hospital Endocrine Surgery Clinic
Kristin Long, MD, is a UW Health surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Long specializes in treating both benign and malignant (cancerous) diseases of the endocrine system. This network of glands and organs produces and releases hormones and includes the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.Dr. Long has a special interest in surgical treatment of thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease and hereditary endocrine syndromes.She is also interested in global surgery and improving access to specialized care for patients with unique endocrine disorders. Dr. Long conducts research on endocrine surgery and building global surgical capacity. She spends time operating and working in Sub-Saharan Africa and other resource-limited settings. Dr. Long collaborates with local health care providers to increase surgical care availability.Outside of work, she enjoys traveling internationally, attending concerts, learning to play the guitar and working with special needs animal rescues.Every person is unique and there’s a lot of patient-centered decision-making that goes into trying to find the right fit for the right person at the right time. Dr. Long is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Long is board certified in Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rebecca Sippel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Sippel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Sippel by calling their office at 608-242-2888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rebecca Sippel a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rebecca Sippel is classified as an Elite expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Rebecca Sippel specialize in?
While Dr. Rebecca Sippel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroid Adenoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Rebecca Sippel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rebecca Sippel has published 186 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Rebecca Sippel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rebecca Sippel accept my insurance?
Dr. Rebecca Sippel accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-242-2888 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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- Elite
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sippel isElite. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Sippel isElite. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Sippel isElite. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Sippel isElite. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Sippel isElite. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Sippel isDistinguished. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Advanced
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Sippel isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Sippel isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Sippel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Sippel isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Sippel isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Sippel isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.