Wesley A. Papenfuss
Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Wesley A. Papenfuss

Surgical Oncology
Aurora Healthcare
Aurora Surgery
2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, 
Milwaukee, WI 
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Expertise in
16
conditions
Aurora Healthcare
Aurora Surgery
2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, 
Milwaukee, WI 
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Overview

Wesley Papenfuss is a Surgical Oncologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Papenfuss is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, General Surgery
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology
Fellowships
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester, Complex General Surgery - Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Aurora Medical Center
Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr
Aurora Medical Center - Summit
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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Common Ground Healthcare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Humana
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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Wellcare
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Locations

Aurora Surgery
2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Call: 414-649-3240
Other Locations
Aurora Surgery
975 Port Washington RdSte 320, Grafton, WI 53024
Aurora Surgery
855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Improving Surgical Care and Outcomes in Older Cancer Patients Through Implementation of an Efficient Pre-Surgical Toolkit (OPTI-Surg)
Improving Surgical Care and Outcomes in Older Cancer Patients Through Implementation of an Efficient Pre-Surgical Toolkit (OPTI-Surg)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

4 Total Publications

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) at uncommon locations: a large population based analysis.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) at uncommon locations: a large population based analysis.
Journal: Journal of surgical oncology
Published: January 07, 2015
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    • Familial Pancreatic Cancer
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    • Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
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    • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
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    • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
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    • Colorectal Cancer
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    • Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
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