Donate to the Department of Surgery

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)