UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center
Cancer Center • Mequon, WI • Since 1924 • Multiple locations in Madison, South Central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois; Rockford location noted locations
About
Summary: - UW Health University Hospital is a 614-bed academic regional referral center in Madison, WI, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. - It houses the Carbone Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and serves as the primary teaching affiliate for UW School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Nursing, and School of Pharmacy. - The system includes American Family Children’s Hospital (pediatric), UW Health East Madison Hospital, and a network of 80+ outpatient sites across southern/central WI and northern IL. - UW Health operates air and ground ambulance services (UW Med Flight helipad; UW Health hosts 11 Air Medflight helicopters) and partners with multiple regional health facilities. - Total operations: ~950,000 patients/year, 24,000+ employees, making it a major regional health system and the second-largest employer in Madison/Wisconsin. - Related entities: partnerships with UnityPoint Health–Meriter, Beloit Hospital, Swedish American Hospital; Quartz Health Solutions insurance affiliate. Note on user query: - If you’re specifically looking for Carbone Cancer Center information in Mequon (a suburb north of Milwaukee), this page describes Carbone within UW Health in Madison, not a Mequon location. Carbone Cancer Center is based at UW Health University Hospital in Madison. If you need Mequon-specific cancer care options, I can locate nearest UW Health-affiliated or partner cancer care centers.
Clinic Type
Cancer Center
Address
Madison, WI; Rockford, IL (Rockford location)
Phone
779-696-9400
lklitzke@uwhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes (telehealth services for patients)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD (for specific provider in Mequon): 4.0/5.0 (8 ratings (2 reviews))
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive care from medical teams
- Clear and thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- Highly skilled medical staff and oncologists
- Supportive environment for patients undergoing challenging treatments
- Staff are often perceived as courteous and ready to listen
Common complaints
- Challenges with appointment scheduling and long wait times
- Occasional communication lapses or delays in follow-ups
- Experiences with administrative hurdles or appointment cancellations
- Isolated reports of perceived lack of compassion from specific providers when on-call
"Dr Istl's knowledge, compassion, kindness, and caring is second to none. I felt that she had the best solutions for my healthcare, and kept my best interest, in mind."
— Froedtert & MCW Cancer Center Mequon Patient Review"Dr.NAND and the staff will welcome you and make you feel actually HEARD. If you have to face this battle, I Highly recommend you choose him to help guide you."
— WebMD review of a Mequon-based oncologist"While some reviews mention challenges with appointment scheduling and waiting times, the overwhelming sentiment reflects a deep appreciation for the level of care received."
— General sentiment summary for UW Health Carbone Cancer CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kenneth Jacobsohn, MD | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin — Oct 21, 2025
- Amanda L. Kong, MD, MS, FACS, FSSO, DABS | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin — Sep 23, 2025
- Denise S. Uyar, MD | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin — Oct 17, 2025
- Janet Sue Rader, MD, FACOG | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin — Sep 7, 2025
- Dr. Tracy Wang | SurvivorNet Connect — Dec 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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