UW-Madison Department of Surgery

04/28/2026

Wrapping up Donate Life Month, Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, associate professor and Medical Director of University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation, discusses myths around organ donation. Learn more:

04/24/2026

"This was an opportunity to really do what we love to do in this group, our lab group, which is to teach."

Earlier this month, six Ukrainian surgeons joined Wisconsin Surgery to learn limb-saving microsurgery techniques to treat war injuries. The Microsurgery and Regenerative Medicine Lab, led by Drs. Samuel Poore and Aaron Di**le, put together a two-week training for these surgeons to learn skills that they can take back and use to improve the lives of those with traumatic injuries in Ukraine. Learn more:

Six surgeons are taking part in a two-week intensive training at UW’s Microsurgery Regenerative Medicine Lab, working under microscopes to practice reconnecting tiny blood vessels and nerves.

04/22/2026

It's Administrative Professionals Day! We are so grateful for our administrative assistants and all that they do for the department.

04/22/2026

It's Earth Day! The UW-Madison Office of Sustainability works to integrate and enhance research and education efforts in sustainability science and practice across all parts of campus. Learn more: https://sustainability.wisc.edu/

04/21/2026

It's National Pediatric Transplant Week. We are so grateful to those who have given the gift of life and proud of our pediatric transplant surgeons for the life-saving care they provide.

04/20/2026

Dr. Joshua Mezrich, professor in the Division of Transplantation, recently joined the Behind the Knife podcast to discuss "Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: How Xenotransplantation Will Change our Lives." Listen here:

Podcast Episode · Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Ep114 Bonus · 46m

04/14/2026

"What inspired me most about Dr. Nishtala is she took the time to learn where each student was at and worked with them to reach their goals, whether that be learning basic procedural skills or helping guide them through the residency application cycle."

Congratulations to Dr. Madhuri Nishtala, general surgery resident, for receiving an Outstanding Resident Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association! Read more:

Dr. Madhuri Nishtala, general surgery resident, received the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA). The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) presents annual teaching awards to individuals who are highly regarded …

04/13/2026

Recently, Dr. Simon Holoubek, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, raised awareness for thyroid condition called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Learn more:

04/10/2026

It's National Donate Life Blue & Green Day! Wear blue and green to raise awareness around the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. For more information, visit: heroicdeed.com

04/07/2026

"I am forever grateful for the mentors who shaped me and the patients who trust me with their health every day."

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, for being recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly. Read more:

Dr. Sharon Weber, professor and Chair of the Division of Surgical Oncology, was recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine by Castle Connolly. The Exceptional Women in Medicine awardees are recognized annually, based on peer …

04/06/2026

At the end of last year, Dr. Saad Sahi traveled to Burundi and Uganda for two interconnected global surgery activities. This was his first global surgery visit as a part of the Wisconsin Surgery faculty. Read more about his experiences in his own words:

In late November and early December of 2025, I traveled to Burundi and Uganda for two interconnected global surgery activities: the annual College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) scientific conference and …

04/05/2026

Wishing you a happy Easter!