Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS

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Endocrine Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer, Surgical Oncology
Chair, Professor
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We are committed to improving the care of patients – not only our patients of today but also our patients of tomorrow – through innovation, discovery and courageous approaches to medical illness.

About

Douglas B. Evans, MD is the Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2009, he was the Hamill Foundation Distinguished Professor of Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Evans completed a general surgery residency at Dartmouth followed by a surgical oncology fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He is board-certified in surgery, and his clinical interests include treatment of pancreatic cancer and tumors of the endocrine system (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors). Dr. Evans holds appointments at Froedtert Hospital, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin and St. Francis Hospital.

Dr. Evans has devoted his professional career to the research and treatment of pancreatic cancer and inherited endocrine syndromes. His interests include translational laboratory research in the biology of pancreatic cancer and in clinical trial development. He has completed a number of investigator-initiated clinical trials, emphasized the importance of treatment sequencing to include a variety of strategies for neoadjuvant therapy and described a number of novel techniques for vascular resection and reconstruction at the time of pancreatectomy. Research support has included a National Cancer Institute Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (NIH P20 SPORE) pancreatic cancer grant. At MD Anderson, his endocrine surgery group worked extensively on the genotype-phenotype correlations in multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes and they were the first to define the role for ultrasound in the preoperative management of patients with thyroid cancer. Dr. Evans has authored or co-authored over 400 journal articles, over 90 book chapters and has edited eight books. He has delivered countless invited and named lectureships nationally and internationally including the American College of Surgeons Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand in 1999. He served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons in 2010-2011.

Since joining MCW, Dr. Evans has grown the faculty across all clinical divisions in the department, emphasized the importance of innovation and discovery and championed the principles of inclusion and diversity. The MCW surgical residency program has led the way in supporting the careers of young women in general and subspecialty surgery. The MCW Program in Pancreatic Cancer was recently endowed by the LaBahn family and is one of very few endowed Pancreatic Cancer Research Programs in this country.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Adrenal Cancer
Benign Tumors of the Adrenal Cortex
Carcinoid Tumors
Hyperparathyroidism
Inherited Endocrine Tumors (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer and Related Tumors of the Pancreas and Periampullary Region
Papillary, Follicular and Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Pheochromocytoma

Ages Seen

Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Locations

8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Boston University School of Medicine - MA - Doctor of Medicine - (1983)

Dartmouth Hitchcock Affiliated Hospitals - Hanover - NH - Internship & Residency in General Surgery - (1983-1988)

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston - Fellowship in Surgical Oncology - (1988-1990)

Board Certifications

Surgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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The best Doctor and team anyone can hope for.
I was very impressed with Frieders, staff and physicians
Because of the Froedtert hospital, I' alive today.
dr. Evans and his team there is very much about their patience
Dr Evan's introduced me to his team and included me in the discussion/plan. I felt the discussion was very productive and Dr Evan's very clearly explained his recommendation. I felt very well cared for (I was also very impressed how well the PA knew my medical history).
Impressive and timely service
Matthew is very thorough and took the time to explain my CT results in detail. Also answers my questions in terms that I can understand.
In the Seven years I have been coming to this Clinic and Care Team has just been fantastic. I am a seven year and 9 months pancreatic Cancer Survivor and that's proof of excellent care.
Dr. Evans is kind, knowledgeable, caring, and supportive of my process and upcoming surgery. I feel like he is attentive and informative.
I had a blocked bile duct after gallbladder surgery in March. Dr. Evans made sure to follow up so there are no complications. Very pleased with the care & consideration.
Dr. Evans is the best!
Very thorough and informative.
Dr. Evans and his staff are the best. They are dedicated to saving lives and giving world class care. I am blessed to be his patient.
Your care givers are always the best at everything. I am always happy to recommend Frodtert to our friends, family, and loved omes.
I saw Dr. Evans for a second opinion on the possible necessity of thyroid surgery. He said no to that, but discovered a different condition causing the symptoms I have had for some time and recommended another specialist. Dr. Evans and his medical team and entire staff were kind, caring and professional and I was more than happy to know I do not need surgery at this time and will soon have the help I really need.
Froedtert, Dr. Evans and every staff member and employee definitely saved my life, made challenges bearable, and helped me back to wellness through difficulties on the long road to recovery. Well done! You are extremely helpful, professional, caring and dedicated. As a patient, I was kept informed, listened to and partnered with all along the way. Queries were answered with kindness and prompt responses online, by telephone or in person whether asked by me or my husband.I am so glad Froedtert and Dr. Evans were so highly recommended and we came here for a second opinion on a treatment regimen after just completing 8 weeks of 3-day chemotherapy in Illinois. It became crystal clear within 20 minutes of my first encounter with Dr. Evans and his team that Froedtert was exactly where I belonged on this pancreatic cancer journey!
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