The successful management of PH requires a coordinated team of specialists. The Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Pulmonary Hypertension Program team consists of a robust and specialized group that includes experienced, board-certified pulmonologists who trained at internationally recognized pulmonary hypertension centers and specially trained cardiologists who participate in the diagnosis and treatment of PH.
Other caregivers include:
- Cardiologists who actively participate in care along with the PH specialist, if, in addition to PH, a patient is found to have other underlying heart conditions
- A rheumatologist who may be involved to help manage patients who developed PH or lung fibrosis secondary to a collagen vascular disease (e.g., scleroderma, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
- Our specialized nurses who help coordinate a team plan to address the unique needs of each patient and his or her family.
- Our inpatient physician assistant who coordinates the management of our patients in the event of a hospital admission.
- Our program’s administrative assistant who help patients with test and visit scheduling needs.
- Knowledgeable pharmacists who review medications and monitor for side effects and drug interactions.
- Social workers who assist with social or financial issues that may arise during a patient’s treatment
- Pulmonary rehabilitation staff who work with the patient to improve his or her activity level.
Our Team
Francisco Javier Soto, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Pulmonologist
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Kenneth Presberg, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Pulmonologist
Laura Schmit, RN
Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator
Katie Habersbrunner, PA-C
Inpatient Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Jill Tischer
PH Program Administrative Assistant
David S. Marks, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Cardiologist
Ron Siegel, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Cardiologist
James Kleczka, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Cardiologist
Timothy Woods, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Cardiologist
Director, Echocardiogram Laboratory
Mary Ellen Csuka, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Rheumatologist