After two years of planning and preparation from 2020 to late 2022, Allison Redpath, MD, associate professor and medical director of pediatric dialysis, Division of Nephrology, and Melissa Cercone, MD, associate professor and fellowship director, …
Division of Nephrology
New Faculty Focus: Benjamin Spector
Q&A with Benjamin Spector, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology Hometown: Seattle, Washington Educational/professional background: I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington before moving to Iowa City, Iowa, for medical school …
Department of Pediatrics members’ work with UW Health Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center is featured in ‘Quarterly’ magazine
The Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center opened in March 2022. It works in tandem with the Center for Perinatal Care, a joint program between UW Health and UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital, where it is located. Recently …
Sharon Bartosh receives ASPN Outstanding Service Award
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) awarded its inaugural Outstanding Service Award to Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief, Division of Nephrology. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the ASPN …
New APP Focus: Mary Wiesen
Q&A with Mary Wiesen, MSN, RN, CPNP, pediatric nurse practitioner in the Division of Nephrology Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I have a BS from UW–Madison and an MSN from Marquette University in …
New Faculty Focus: Taylor House
Q&A with Taylor House, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology Hometown: Marmaduke, Arkansas Educational/professional background: I earned my undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University and my MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical …
Pediatrics Research Week 2020 Abstract Book Now Available
The Pediatrics Research Week 2020 Abstract Book is now available. University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty, staff, fellows and residents submitted over 50 research abstracts for the virtual conference, which is taking place May 26-29, 2020. …
What We Published in March 2020
Coller RJ, Berry JG, Kuo DZ, Kuhlthau K, Chung PJ, Perrin JM, Hoover CG,Warner G, Shelton C, Thompson LR, Garrity B, Stille CJ. Health System Research Priorities for Children and Youth With Special Health Care …
Kimberly Squires, NP: Continuous, Competent Care
An integral member of the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Nephrology’s clinical enterprise is Kimberly Squires, NP, who has been working side-by-side with physicians and providing excellent pediatric nephrology care since 1997. Kim has helped expand the …
Dr. Michael Semanik: Informatics Meets Comprehensive Clinical Care
As a physician informaticist and respected pediatric nephrologist, Michael Semanik, MD, has made himself invaluable to the University of Wisconsin and UW Health enterprise since joining the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Nephrology in 2016. Dr. Semanik is the clinical …