About
Dennis Maki, MD, is a UW Health infectious disease doctor and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Dr. Maki specializes in diagnosing and treating infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms. He cares for people with a wide range of infections, including complex or difficult-to-treat infections that may require specialized testing or long-term treatment.
Dr. Maki works to identify the cause of an infection and determine the most effective treatment. He uses his extensive experience in infectious diseases to help patients manage their infection, prevent complications and support recovery.
He also has expertise in preventing infections and understanding how infections spread, helping patients and health care teams take steps to reduce the risk of infection and improve outcomes.
- English
Education & credentials
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (formerly UW Medical School), Madison, WI
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Research & publications
Dr. Maki’s research on the use of novel technology for the prevention of nosocomial infections has shown that the use of antimicrobial-impregnated foley catheters significantly reduces the rates of bacteruria among hospitalized patients who are catheterized for short periods of time.