Angela Gibson, MD, PhD, FACS

Angela Gibson, MD, is a UW Health surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Gibson is also the medical director for UW Health Burn Program and UW Health Wound Program.

Dr. Gibson’s main clinical focus is burn surgery. She cares for patients who have experienced serious injuries, including burns and other sudden medical emergencies. In addition to her clinical practice, she conducts research on wound healing. Her research looks at how skin heals and how improving wound care, nutrition and the local wound environment may help some patients heal better and, in some cases, avoid surgery.

Dr. Gibson approaches patient care as a partnership. She believes it is important to listen closely to patients and their families, especially because she often meets people during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. She takes time to understand each patient’s goals and explains treatment options in a clear, honest way. By combining her medical expertise with the patient’s values and priorities, she works with the care team to create a shared plan focused on healing and recovery. She also values the team-based approach at UW Health and respects the role every team member plays in patient care.

Outside of her clinical and research work, Dr. Gibson is deeply involved in education. She enjoys mentoring medical students, residents, and other trainees, helping connect research discoveries to real-world patient care and supporting the next generation of surgeons.