About us: Provider definitions

When you view our clinician profile pages, you may wonder why our clinicians are identified in three different categories. Learn what those groups mean.

Clinician designations

What the different terms mean

UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In some service areas, UW Health also develops strong partnerships with independent providers who provide care at UW Health locations. Through all of our clinicians you can expect the same remarkable care.