Donate to the Department of Surgery
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Michelle Oster, Director of Development
(608) 265-9144 (office)
(608) 345-2953 (mobile)
To Mail Contributions
University of Wisconsin Foundation
U.S. Bank Lockbox
Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
The financial investments you make in the Department of Surgery are essential to advance the mission of the department:
To provide innovative care focused on improving the quality of life of our patients, while shaping the future of surgery through education and research.
Please select the fund below into which you would like to invest.
Burn Team Advancement Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Cutting-edge research to improve patient care, including ways to regenerate skin and develop skin substitutes
- Make it possible for Burn Team members to attend advanced specialized training
- Provide for the special needs of children with child-friendly equipment and play areas
- Add comforts, such as flat-screen monitors with disposable keyboards, for adult patients
- Enhance the Burn Center's ability to present burn prevention programs in the community
Donate to the Burn Team Advancement Fund
Colon and Rectal Surgery Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Ileal pouch reconstruction
- Colon, rectal and anal cancer research
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Familial polyp syndromes
- Diverticulitis
- Educating the next generation of outstanding colon and rectal surgeons
Donate to the Colon and Rectal Surgery Fund
Endocrine Surgery Research and Development Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Thyroid cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Adrenal problems
- Thyroid nodules
- Hyperthyroidism
Donate to the Endocrine Surgery Research and Development Fund
Otolaryngology Surgery Research and Development Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Hearing loss
- Voice dysfunction
- Tissue viability following reconstructive cancer surgery
- Swallowing impairments
- Age-related changes to critical head and neck functions
- Head and neck cancer
Donate to the Otolaryngology Surgery Research and Development Fund
Pediatric Surgery Research and Development Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Neonatal and congenital diseases
- Oncologic surgery
- Chest wall deformities
- Esophageal and gastro-esophageal reflux
- Improving trauma care
- Managing post-operative pain
- Short gut
- Intestinal atresia
- Hirschprung's disease
Donate to the Pediatric Surgery Research and Development Fund
Plastic Surgery Research and Development Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Breast reconstruction following a mastectomy
- Congenital birth deformities
- Cleft lip and palate
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Migraine surgery
- Hand deformities
- Carpal tunnel and hand surgery
- Replantation of amputations
- Reconstruction for congenital and acquired face, trunk and extremity anomalies
- Nicaragua plastic surgery program and education outreach
Donate to the Plastic Surgery Research and Development Fund
Surgical Oncology Outcomes Research and Awareness Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Launch new research into the causes of cancer
- Translate research into improved patient care
- Recruit and retain talented faculty
- Sustain educational programs for the next generation of doctors and nurses
- Provide individualized patient care
Donate to the Surgical Oncology Outcomes Research and Awareness Fund
Vascular Surgery Research and Development Fund
Your financial investment supports surgical innovation in:
- Carotid artery, aorta, visceral and extremity arteries
- Carotid stenosis
- Thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Critical limb ischemia
- Venous thrombosis
- Compartment syndromes
Donate to the Vascular Surgery Research and Development Fund
For Questions or to Make a Financial Contribution
If you have any questions about making a financial contribution, a planned gift or establishing a named fund for the Department of Surgery please contact Michelle Oster:
- michelle.oster@supportuw.org
- (608) 265-9144 (office)
- (608) 345-2953 (mobile)