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Wesley Papenfuss, MD, General Surgery, Milwaukee, WI

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General Surgery • Milwaukee, WI

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Board Certified Surgical Oncologist Robotic Surgeon Specialized in Complex Surgical Oncology

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  • Office

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
    Ste 540
    Milwaukee, WI 53215
    Phone+1 414-649-3240
    Fax+1 414-649-3244

Summary

  • Board Certified Surgical Oncologist with greater than 5 years of experience. Special interest in minimally invasive / robotic surgery including pancreatectomy (whipple & distal), gastrectomy, esophagectomy, and hepatectomy.

Education & Training

  • Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
    Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of RochesterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2012 - 2014
  • Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
    Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)Residency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2003
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of Business Administration, 1997 - 1999
  • University of North Dakota, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
    University of North Dakota, College of Liberal Arts and SciencesBA, 1994 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2008 - 2022
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • General Surgery Resident of the Year VA Medical Center, Des Moines, IA, 2008
  • First Place Research Poster Presentation: Helicopter Transportation of Injured Patients at a Level I Trauma Center Throckmorton Surgical Society Residents’ Paper Competition, Des Moines, IA
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Dr. Wesley Papenfuss, Dr. Wesley Papenfuss, MD, Dr. W Papenfuss, Dr. Wesley Allan Papenfuss