University of Wisconsin Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology • Madison, WI • Since 1924
About
- The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine (UW Medicine) is the academic home for multiple divisions, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, within UW–Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health. - Location: Madison, Wisconsin. Founded 1924. - Focus: Medical education, training, research, mentoring, and collaboration across divisions; emphasizes wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Notable gastroenterology milestone: Megan Lutz, MD, a GI/Hepatology assistant professor, became the first provider in Wisconsin certified to offer intestinal ultrasound (IUS) for inflammatory conditions. - Contact/contacts: Main site is medicine.wisc.edu; key leadership includes division chiefs and research administration directors; typical contact channels include official emails and phone listed on the department site. If you’re specifically looking for UW–Madison’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, this department page confirms the division exists within UW Medicine and highlights current experts and innovations, including IUS availability through UW Madison. For direct division-level details (faculty, clinics, services, and appointment info), visiting the UW Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology section on the UW site or contacting the department directly would yield precise, up-to-date information.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, US
Phone
608-263-1300
web.strategiccommunication@wisc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (UW Health 20 S. Park Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology): 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- U.S. News (patient experience rating) - Gastroenterologists at UW Health University Hospital: 4/5 (31 reviews)
- U.S. News (Dr. Ian Grimes): 5/5 (patient experience) (32 reviews total)
- U.S. News (Dr. John B. Williams): 5/5 (patient experience) (20 reviews total)
- PissedConsumer (UW Health): 1.7/5 (out of 5) (4 reviews)
- Comparably (UW Health customer reviews): 3 positive / 10 constructive (CSAT summary) (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Kind/caring clinicians and helpful communication
- Professional explanations and patient education
- Positive preventative exam experience
- High physician patient-experience scores on U.S. News for some individual gastroenterologists
Common complaints
- Billing/estimate discrepancies and coding errors (BBB complaint summary)
- Long wait times for appointments and difficulty getting help
- Perceived lack of treatment for digestive conditions (complaint narratives)
- Overall customer service/quality-of-care concerns and “room for improvement”
"“Was nice meeting my new doctor Dr. Daniels. Everybody was very nice… everything was explained to me.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for UW Health 20 S. Park Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology"“A very kind and caring team. The best experience you could ask for on those preventative exams.”"
— Yelp review snippet for UW Health - Digestive Health Center (Madison)"“When I received the bill… it was for more than double the amount that was estimated.”"
— BBB complaints page summary for UW HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Get to know the new chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition: Q&A with Daniel O’Connell – Department of Pediatrics – UW–Madison — Jan 13, 2026
- Erin Heredia and Ben Schultz receive 2025 APP Excellence Awards from UW Health – Department of Pediatrics – UW–Madison — Sep 29, 2025
- Clinical Trials Research Coordinator - Madison | Health Jobs Nationwide — Jun 11, 2026
- Eight researchers transforming colorectal cancer care - School of Medicine and Public Health — Mar 30, 2026
- Bridging the IBD Care Gap - School of Pharmacy — Mar 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Madison
Gastroenterology Clinic | UW Health Madison - UW Health is the nonprofit, integrated academic health system based in Madison, WI, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. - The system includes multiple hospitals (six main hospitals plus partner and Illinois locations) and more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. - UW Health employs thousands of clinicians and staff and serves hundreds of thousands of patients annually. - The organization operates as a leading, top-ranked regional health system with a strong academic affiliate network. If you’re specifically seeking GI services in Madison: - UW Health provides gastroenterology care within its Madison-based clinics as part of its extensive UW Health network. - For precise location, appointment options, and GI subspecialties (e.g., endoscopy, IBD, liver disease, colorectal surgery) you should visit uwhealth.org or call UW Health’s main line at 608-263-6400 or 1-800-323-8942 to connect with the GI clinics in Madison.
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