Thomas L. Ratchford
2275 Deming Way Clinic Pediatric Feeding Intervention Clinic
2275 Deming Way, Suite 220, 
Middleton, WI 

Overview

Thomas Ratchford Jr., MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric gastroenterologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He provides care for children of all ages who have gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders.Dr. Ratchford treats the full range of digestive conditions — from abdominal (belly) pain and chronic vomiting to inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He also provides nutrition support for children who are failing to thrive and has a special clinical interest in feeding and swallowing disorders, aerodigestive (airway) disorders and complex airway and esophageal (tube that connects throat to the stomach) issues.As a pediatric GI doctor, Dr. Ratchford understands how important it is to include patients and their families in each step of the decision-making process. He listens to their concerns and provides education to help them understand what’s happening with the child in order to make informed decisions about care.In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Ratchford conducts research focused on improving outcomes for children with nasogastric (NG) tubes.Outside of work, Dr. Ratchford enjoys running and exploring Madison.Being able to help a child feel better and be a typical kid is really nice and satisfying to see.

His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, and Diarrhea.

Dr. Ratchford is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ratchford is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in WI

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

2275 Deming Way Clinic Pediatric Feeding Intervention Clinic
2275 Deming Way, Suite 220, Middleton, WI 53562
Other Locations
American Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic
1675 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. Thomas L. Ratchford is classified as an Experienced expert for Malnutrition, 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. Thomas L. Ratchford specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Cholestasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malnutrition. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas L. Ratchford accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0480 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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