Compare 10 colorectal surgeons in Milwaukee, WI. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Milwaukee's healthcare is anchored by two systems serving different populations. Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin handle academic and trauma care from their Wauwatosa campus, while Advocate Aurora runs the largest community hospital and clinic network across the metro. Children's Wisconsin is one of the top pediatric hospitals in the Midwest, and the city's significant health disparities between neighborhoods mean where you live is a real factor in what care looks like.
Milwaukee has 10 colorectal surgeons. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Third Ward, East Side, Bay View, and Walker's Point.
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin campus sit in Wauwatosa just off I-94. Aurora St. Luke's is on the south side near Bay View. Downtown and Third Ward residents are roughly equidistant from both. MCTS bus routes connect to major hospitals, but most patients drive. Parking at Froedtert is free, though the campus is large, so allow time to navigate between buildings.
Nearby hospitals include Froedtert Hospital, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, and Children's Wisconsin. Local training programs run through Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University. The Medical College of Wisconsin is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro and a leading center for cancer and cardiac research.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the dominant commercial carrier in the Milwaukee area. UnitedHealthcare and Humana also have significant employer-plan market share. BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Medicaid) covers a substantial portion of the city's population. Advocate Aurora participates in most networks, while Froedtert/MCW accepts most commercial plans but may require prior authorization for some services. 90% accept Medicare.
The consultation includes a review of your colonoscopy findings, imaging, and pathology reports. The surgeon will perform a focused exam (which may include a rectal exam). They will explain the surgical options, including whether minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) approaches are appropriate, expected outcomes, and recovery timeline. For cancer cases, they coordinate with oncologists for a comprehensive treatment plan.
If you are establishing care in Milwaukee, you will likely choose between the Froedtert/MCW network and the Advocate Aurora network. Each uses its own patient portal (MyChart for both, but separate instances). Bring printed records if transferring between systems.
See a colorectal surgeon for colon or rectal cancer (surgical planning), inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgery (strictures, fistulas, failed medical therapy), complicated diverticulitis, hemorrhoids not responding to conservative treatment, anal fissures or fistulas, rectal prolapse, large colon polyps requiring surgical removal, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Your gastroenterologist or PCP will typically make the referral.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Hemorrhoidectomy: $3,000-8,000 · Colectomy (laparoscopic): $15,000-40,000 · Rectal cancer resection: $20,000-60,000
Milwaukee, WI has 10 licensed colorectal surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of colorectal surgeons in Milwaukee, WI are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Wisconsin does not run its own ACA marketplace. Residents enroll through HealthCare.gov with plans from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Molina, and Common Ground available in Milwaukee County. BadgerCare Plus is the state Medicaid program. Employer plans often run through Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, or Network Health.
A consultation copay is $40 to $75. Hemorrhoid surgery costs $2,000 to $5,000. Colon resection costs $15,000 to $40,000. Colonoscopy costs $1,000 to $3,000 (screening often covered at $0). Actual costs in Milwaukee, WI depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies are covered at no cost under the ACA and Medicare. If a polyp is found and removed during a screening colonoscopy, some insurers may reclassify it as diagnostic and apply cost-sharing. Ask your plan about this policy before scheduling.
Milwaukee healthcare runs through two main systems: Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (academic, trauma, and specialty care in Wauwatosa) and Advocate Aurora Health (the largest community hospital and clinic network). Ascension also operates several facilities. Your insurance plan's network often determines which system is most affordable.
90% of colorectal surgeons in Milwaukee, WI accept Medicare. Medicare covers colorectal surgery for cancer, diverticular disease, and other medically necessary conditions. Screening colonoscopies are covered at no cost for patients 45 and older. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some colorectal surgeons in Milwaukee, WI accept BadgerCare Plus, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary colorectal procedures. Screening colonoscopy coverage varies by state. Prior authorization is typically required for surgery. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm BadgerCare Plus participation before scheduling.
Froedtert Hospital, affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin, is the region's academic medical center and only adult Level I trauma center. It handles complex cases, transplants, and cancer treatment. Advocate Aurora Health operates a larger network of community hospitals and clinics, including Aurora St. Luke's, one of the busiest cardiac care centers in the state.
Marquette University School of Dentistry offers dental care at reduced rates. Federally qualified health centers like Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and Progressive Community Health Centers also provide dental services on a sliding-scale basis.
Top accepted carriers in Milwaukee, WI include medicare, qhp-86584, qhp-44228, unitedhealthcare, and qhp-81413.
Colorectal surgery is covered under medical insurance when medically indicated. Cancer-related surgeries, IBD operations, and procedures for symptomatic conditions all require prior authorization. Verify that the surgeon and facility are in-network. Stoma supplies (if an ostomy is placed) are covered under durable medical equipment benefits.