Rachel A. Saltness, MD

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Geriatric Medicine
Assistant Professor
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About

Dr. Rachel Saltness joined the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in July 2024. She completed her internal medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship through the Medicine-Geriatrics combined Residency and Fellowship program through MCW. She graduated with her medical degree from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. While in her undergraduate program, she completed a human aging research internship and fellowship through the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, MN. Dr. Saltness is currently working on the Certified Medical Director Program through the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Dr. Saltness cares for patients in the geriatrics clinic as well as the Women’s Incontinence and Sexual Health (WISH) clinic at Froedtert, and will be beginning her Medical Directorship for Saint Johns on the Lake.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Chronic Disease Management
Elderly Care
Geriatric Assessments
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Memory Care
Geriatric Primary Care
Long-Term Care
Memory Care
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Impairment
Delirium
Dementia
Dysuria
Falls
Frailty
Geriatric Syndromes
Geriatric Urinary Incontinence
Memory Disorders
Multi-Morbidity
Nocturia
Urinary Frequency and Urgency
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
Voiding Dysfunction

Ages Seen

Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Geriatrics Clinic – Froedtert Hospital Specialty Clinics WISH Program - Froedtert Hospital Specialty Clinics

Education & Training

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine - Sioux Falls - SD - Doctor of Medicine - (2020)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Internship in Internal Medicine-Geriatrics - (2020-2021)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency in Internal Medicine-Geriatrics - (2021-2023)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Internal Medicine-Geriatrics - (2023-2024)

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Great Doctor & staff.Knowledgeable, helpful & easy to understand.
We found Dr Saltness and the entire team one If the best we've been to. We were v edgy going Into this and were v pleased w the entire experience. I would highly recommend Dr Saltness and her team.
Very good explanation and care
The Dr was excellent in every way. Took time, was relatable, sincere, knowledgeable, made recommendations and I felt I could reach out to her if needed even when I left the office.
New provider to us, was familiar with Moms case prior to our arrival. Had read the chart ahead of time. Offered several solutions!
I am very satisfied with my primary and associates.
I was very happy with my first experience with Dr. Saltness.
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