
Overview
Dr. William Wirostko earned his medical degree in 1994 from the University of Virginia after completing his bachelor’s degree at Colgate University in New York. After his transitional internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, he came to the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute in 1995, where he did his residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery. Upon graduation in 2000, Dr. Wirostko became a full-time faculty member at MCW. Since then, he has been actively involved in patient care, research and education of medical students, ophthalmology residents and vitreoretinal surgical fellows. He is recognized in “Best Doctors in America,” and his clinical practice in combination with his research efforts has allowed him to publish more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and 14 book chapters on ophthalmology.
Dr. Wirostko is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.
Dr. Wirostko is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wirostko is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2315 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53186
925 N. 87th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Clinical Research
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Dr. Thomas Connor earned his bachelor's degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing a medical internship at Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Dr. Connor returned to Baltimore to complete his ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He came to Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin for a fellowship in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. Following completion of his fellowship, he returned to the Wilmer Eye Institute/Johns Hopkins Hospital to serve as assistant chief of service/director of ocular trauma service. He was pleased to return to the MCW Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology in 1994 and has been here since, currently serving as professor of ophthalmology and director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. He enjoys his role in academic ophthalmology with a busy clinical and surgical practice while also serving as an educator — teaching medical students, residents, fellows, other physicians and the community at large. He is most pleased with his active research collaborations with his fellow colleagues on the retina service and the MCW Advanced Ocular Imaging Program (AOIP).Dr. Connor is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, but has transitioned well into a Packers, Brewers and Bucks fan. He and his wife, Sue, are community chorus singers, are active in scouting, have spent many seasons coaching youth sports, and they are the proud parents of triplets. Dr. Connor is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Cone Dystrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Connor is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Connor is currently accepting new patients.
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Judy Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.
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Aparna Ramasubramanian, MD, is an independent ophthalmologist at Ascension Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Dr. Ramasubramanian diagnoses and treats adults and children with complex eye and vision conditions, such as cataracts, farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, glaucoma, and pink eye. Dr. Ramasubramanian is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Strabismus, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Hereditary Retinoblastoma. Dr. Ramasubramanian is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology. Dr. Ramasubramanian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William J. Wirostko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William J. Wirostko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William J. Wirostko by calling their office at 262-532-5700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William J. Wirostko a top-rated expert for Choroid Plexus Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Wirostko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, 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. William J. Wirostko specialize in?
While Dr. William J. Wirostko is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. William J. Wirostko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William J. Wirostko has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. William J. Wirostko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William J. Wirostko accept my insurance?
Dr. William J. Wirostko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 262-532-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Wirostko isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- HyphemaDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Wirostko isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- CataractDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis ImperfectaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and RetinaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- NearsightednessDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- PapilledemaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- ScleritisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Stickler SyndromeDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Stickler Syndrome.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Wirostko isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

