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Specialty Areas

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin offer a complete array of medical specialties to treat all types of health problems — from the common to the complex. Patients receive comprehensive care from expert medical teams that focus not only on specific diseases and disorders, but also on caring for the whole person. Discover the many specialty programs and services at Froedtert & the Medical College.


Clinical Cancer Center

The Clinical Cancer Center is dedicated to preventing, detecting and treating all types of cancer. Physician specialists work together to combine their expertise, offering patients the best available treatment options. Learn more about our Clinical Cancer Center programs:

Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Breast Cancer Program
Cancer Genetics Screening Program
Geriatric Oncology
Prostate Cancer Program
Palliative Care Program


Heart and Vascular Center

The Heart and Vascular Center offers a complete range of heart and vascular services — from diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive intervention and rehabilitation to critical care nursing, surgery and heart transplant. Learn more:
Cardiac Second Opinion Program
Heart Transplant Program
Valvular Disease Clinic

Neurosciences Center

The Neurosciences Center is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of complex disorders of the brain, spine and muscle systems. Many specialty programs and services are provided, including:

Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
Memory Disorders Program
Neuro-Oncology Cognitive Clinic
Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program
Restorative Neurosciences Program
Sleep Disorders Program
SpineCare Program
Spinal Cord Injury Center
Stroke & Neurovascular Program



Alphabetical Listing

An alphabetical list of all Specialty Areas.

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Acoustic Neuroma Program
This program has more experience diagnosing and treating acoustic neuromas and other skull-base tumors than similar programs in Wisconsin. Advanced diagnostic and microsurgical techniques allow physicians to identify smaller tumors sooner and achieve better results in surgery.

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Bariatric Surgery Program
Through a comprehensive approach, the Bariatric Surgery Program has helped hundreds of people lose weight through gastric bypass surgery. Staff also address psychological issues and obesity-related medical conditions, and offer lifelong support.

Birth Center
Women receive outstanding prenatal, labor/delivery and postpartum care, with services that include high-risk pregnancy care, advanced ultrasound diagnostics and genetic counseling and testing.

Blood and Marrow Transplant
Blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants offer life-giving therapy for adults with certain types of cancer. The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program performs more transplant procedures than any other center in Wisconsin.

Breast Cancer Program
Comprehensive breast care is offered to women in a supportive environment dedicated to education and breast care throughout the stages of a woman's life.

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Cancer Genetics Screening Program
Genetic counseling and testing are offered to people who may be at increased risk of cancer due to a personal history of cancer, family history of cancer or an underlying genetic condition.

Cancer Program, Breast
Comprehensive breast care is offered to women in a supportive environment dedicated to education and breast care throughout the stages of a woman's life.

Cancer Program, Prostate
Nationally recognized experts in the Prostate Cancer Program provide leading-edge cancer detection and treatment. Free prostate cancer screenings are offered year round.

Cascadia MediSpa
More than just a spa service, Cascadia MediSpa delivers health care for the skin, with treatments designed to leave people feeling refreshed, relaxed and revitalized.

Clinical Cancer Center
The Clinical Cancer Center is known throughout the region for its work in preventing, detecting and treating all types of cancer. Team members collaborate to determine the best treatments, which may include clinical trials.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
A team of experts specializes in helping people with unusual seizures or epilepsy that can't be controlled with medications. New therapies allow many patients to control their seizures.

Comprehensive Vein Clinic
Men and women with varicose veins or spider veins receive advanced treatment options through this specialized clinic.

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Epilepsy Program, Comprehensive
A team of experts specializes in helping people with unusual seizures or epilepsy that can't be controlled with medications. New therapies allow many patients to control their seizures.

Eye Institute
The Eye Institute is committed to preserving, improving and restoring vision, with experienced staff who provide the most comprehensive eye care in southeastern Wisconsin.

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Fertility/Reproductive Medicine Clinic
Infertile couples receive complete evaluation and treatment from a team of experts who help them conceive in the most natural, cost-effective manner - always keeping in mind their wishes.

Fetal Concerns Program
Women receive complete care for pregnancies complicated by concerns of fetal abnormalities. The program, a cooperative effort between the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Birth Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, is the only one of its kind in Wisconsin.

Flight For Life
When lives are on the line, Flight for Life is ready to respond 365 days a year. Specially trained healthcare professionals provide rapid transport of ill or injured patients to our adult Level I Trauma Center.

Foot and Ankle Program
The Foot and Ankle Program is the only such program in Wisconsin with two fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons who dedicate their entire practice to treating foot and ankle disorders.

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Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Program
The Gastroenterology/Hepatology Program at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin is staffed by specialists with expertise in the complete range of disorders of the digestive track.

Genetics Program
Experienced genetic counselors assist people who may be at risk for certain diseases due to a personal or family history of a genetic condition.

Geriatric Oncology
Because older adults with cancer have special needs, they require expert care.

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Hand Center
Patients with hand trauma, repetitive injury, congenital hand disorders, nerve defects, obstetrical palsy and other hand problems receive complete care from a team of hand specialists.

Heart and Vascular Center
An expert team of specialists diagnoses and treats all forms of heart and vascular disease - from the common to the rare. Staff offer advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for coronary artery disease, valve disease, aortic disease and heart failure.

Hyperbaric Medicine
In the hyperbaric chamber, patients receive high levels of oxygen, stimulating the growth of new blood vessels and promoting healing for many types of wounds.

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Incontinence Program, Women's
A multidisciplinary team of specialists provides confidential, compassionate and individualized care for women with pelvic disorders and sexual health issues.

Infusion Clinic
The Infusion Clinic provides complete infusion therapy services, which involve introducing a fluid (other than blood) into a vein to provide medication or other treatment that cannot be taken by mouth.

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Liver/Pancreas/Bile Ducts
A multidisciplinary team at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin offers advanced diagnosis and treatment for diseases of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts.

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Maternal Fetal Care Center
This specialized center cares for women from before conception through delivery. Services include high-risk pregnancies, preconception and genetic counseling, and specialized testing and screening.

Memory Disorders Program
Patients living with dementia or other memory disorders receive comprehensive care throughout their illness. Family members also receive support as they cope with new challenges.

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Neuro-Oncology Cognitive Clinic
In this unique clinic, cancer patients undergo testing and treatment to cope with cognitive, behavioral and emotional changes caused by their disease and/or treatment.

Neurosciences Center
A leader in the diagnosis and treatment of complex disorders of the brain, spine and muscle systems, the Neurosciences Center offers innovative therapies, the latest neuro-imaging technology and advanced surgical techniques.

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Palliative Care Program
The Palliative Care Program aims at improving care for patients at the end of life, with a goal of maximizing the quality of life with the support of the family.

Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program
The Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who live with movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, spasticity and Huntington's disease.

Pediatrics
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin have joined forces with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to provide superior pediatric care. Pediatricians and subspecialists on staff are all Medical College of Wisconsin faculty members.

Performance Enhancement Program
Athletes of all ages, abilities and sports rely on the Performance Enhancement Program to improve their athletic skills, prevent injury and reach their optimal athletic performance.

Plastic Surgery Center
The Plastic Surgery Center offers cosmetic procedures as well as reconstructive surgery following breast cancer, bariatric surgery or injury. The center's nurturing environment and follow-up care promote healing and positive outcomes.

Primary Care
Medical College of Wisconsin physicians provide high-quality primary care to meet the needs of children and adults. Primary care clinics are conveniently located in Brookfield, Wauwatosa and West Allis.

Prostate Cancer Program
Nationally recognized experts in the Prostate Cancer Program provide leading-edge cancer detection and treatment. Free prostate cancer screenings are offered year round.

Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Specially trained pulmonary and cardiology physicians diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension - an uncommon, but serious disease.

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Radiology
The Radiology Department at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin uses sophisticated imaging tools to diagnose a wide range of diseases.

Restorative Neurosciences Program
Innovative surgical procedures are helping people with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders lead more normal and fulfilling lives.

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Senior Health Program
Older patients whose health problems are difficult to diagnose or treat are seen in this special program. Specialists in geriatric medicine and gerontology develop the most appropriate treatments.

Sexual Health Program, Women's
A multidisciplinary team of specialists provides confidential, compassionate and individualized care for women with pelvic disorders and sexual health issues.

Sleep Disorders Program
An expert sleep medicine team excels at finding the exact cause(s) of sleep problems through a comprehensive evaluation. People who have been treated at other sleep centers discover the difference of receiving treatment here.

Spinal Cord Injury Center
People with spinal cord injury and their families receive comprehensive care in this specialized program that helps patients resume their lives with as much independence as possible.

SpineCare Program
SpineCare provides advanced outpatient treatment for back pain, with a strong focus on patient self-management. The program encourages an early, safe return to normal activities and lessens the possibility of chronic spine problems.

Sports Medicine Center
Amateur and professional athletes benefit from comprehensive sports-based programs to treat and prevent injury, aid recovery and enhance performance. An experienced healthcare team helps athletes in all sports to realize their full potential.

Sports Medicine Program, Women's
At the only comprehensive, female-focused sports program in the Midwest, female athletes receive specialized care to recover from injury, optimize performance and enhance general health and fitness.

Stroke and Neurovascular Program
Physician specialists provide new and better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent stroke, and to help stroke patients recover more fully.

Surgery Program, Bariatric
Through a comprehensive approach, the Bariatric Surgery Program has helped hundreds of people lose weight through gastric bypass surgery. Staff also address psychological issues and obesity-related medical conditions, and offer lifelong support.

Surgery Program, General Thoracic
Dedicated general thoracic surgeons with unrivaled experience and expertise deal with non-cardiac surgeries of the chest in one of the largest general thoracic surgery clinical practices in southeastern Wisconsin.

Surgery Program, Plastic
The Plastic Surgery Center offers cosmetic procedures as well as reconstructive surgery following breast cancer, bariatric surgery or injury. The center's nurturing environment and follow-up care promote healing and positive outcomes.

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Thoracic Surgery
Dedicated general thoracic surgeons with unrivaled experience and expertise deal with non-cardiac surgeries of the chest in one of the largest general thoracic surgery clinical practices in southeastern Wisconsin.

Transplant Center
People in need of a kidney, liver, pancreas, lung or heart transplant receive exceptional care in the Transplant Center, known for its expertise and unrivaled experience. The Transplant Center is nationally recognized for excellent outcomes.

Transplant Program, Blood & Marrow
Blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants offer life-giving therapy for adults with certain types of cancer. The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program performs more transplant procedures than any other center in Wisconsin.

Trauma Center
Our adult Level I Trauma Center, the only one in eastern Wisconsin, combines the latest technology with exceptional physicians who provide the highest level of care to trauma patients throughout the region.

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Valvular Disease Clinic
The Valvular Disease Clinic offers highly specialized care for people with diseases of the heart valves. Specialists expertly diagnose all types of valve problems and also offer second opinions and treatment for previously diagnosed valve disorders.

Vascular Access Team
The dedicated Vascular Access Team ensures the highest quality care for patients who require an intravenous line.

Vein Clinic, Comprehensive
Men and women with varicose veins or spider veins receive advanced treatment options through this specialized clinic.

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Women's Incontinence and Sexual Health Program
A multidisciplinary team of specialists provides confidential, compassionate and individualized care for women with pelvic disorders and sexual health issues.

Women's Sports Medicine Program
At the only comprehensive, female-focused sports program in the Midwest, female athletes receive specialized care to recover from injury, optimize performance and enhance general health and fitness.

Workforce Health Program
The Workforce Health Program is the solution to better manage your company's healthcare dollars and improve the overall health of your employees.

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