UW-Madison Department of Surgery

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Many thyroid conditions are treatable when caught early. Our faculty and staff in the Division of Endocrine Surgery provide advanced care, innovative treatments, and ground-breaking research for thyroid conditions. https://go.wisc.edu/2m4286

01/23/2026

"The four weeks I spent with the general surgery team provided me with new perspectives on what it is like to practice surgery in a low-income country."

Dr. Dawda Jawara, general surgery resident, completed his global surgery elective rotation to The Gambia. During his time there, he got to witness the first laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in the country. Read about his experience in his own words: https://go.wisc.edu/d737vz

01/20/2026

Dr. Michael Garren, professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, recently spoke about the importance of preparing your own meals, moving away from processed foods, and exercise.

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced this week that its weight loss drug Wegovy will be available in pill form, marking a significant development in obesity treatment options.

01/19/2026

Today we honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/08/2026

Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, associate professor in the Division of Transplantation, joined The Larry Meiller Show to talk about organ donation. Listen here:

The organ donation process is explained by two UW Health physicians. Then, we reveal the selections for the 2026 Larry Meiller Show Book Club. Then we talk to the state’s tourism secretary about the best winter destinations and activities.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Want to stay up-to-date on all the research happening at Wisconsin Surgery? Check us out on Bluesky! Bluesky is the place to learn about our latest research grants, awards, and more.

Alleviating human suffering and promoting healing through innovation, education, and compassionate care. Exceptional People. Extraordinary Results. https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/

01/01/2026

Wishing you health and happiness in the new year!

12/30/2025

"Living donation is the gift of a lifetime because a kidney from a living donor often lasts longer than a kidney from a deceased donor."

Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor in the Division of Transplantation and Director of the UW Health Transplant Center, shares about the new Living Donor Initiative. Read more:

UW Health has launched a new program to educate the public about living organ donation to motivate more people to say “yes” to becoming living organ donors.

12/29/2025

Congratulations to Bailey Donahue, Betsy Golomski and Rick Ziegler for winning our 2025 staff awards!

Bailey Donahue, research specialist in the Gibson Lab, was awarded the John Sopsick Award, which is presented annually to a warrior, an employee who represents the department in a manner of professional persistence and advocacy.

Betsy Golomski, GME Program Manager, was awarded the Layton F. Rikkers Award, which is presented annually to an employee who embodies the qualities that made Dr. Rikkers so very special: emotional intelligence, compassion, and vision.

Rick Ziegler, Chief Financial Officer, was awarded the Mary Marshall "Moving Surgery Forward" Award, which is given to a person who is dedicated to advancing the department's mission.

12/26/2025

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa!