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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Rakel is board certified in family medicine, sports medicine and holistic medicine. He also is certified in interactive guided imagery. He was one of the first graduates of a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. He then came to the University of Wisconsin to start the Integrative Medicine program in 2001. He is editor of one of the main texts in the field, entitled Integrative Medicine. He has been awarded a number of teaching awards including the Baldwin E. Lloyd clinical teacher award, the UW Department of Family Medicine faculty excellence award, the Marc Hansen lecture award and the resident teacher-of-the-year award. His interests include learning how the body self-heals, mind- body health influences, sports medicine, nutrition and incorporating health and healing curriculum into medical school education, a project for which he has NIH funding.
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Family Medicine
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 (608) 274-1100
(888) 703-2778
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Odana Atrium Clinic
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Integrative Medicine Clinic
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(608) 262-9355
(800) 323-8942
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Research Park Clinic
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English
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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Professional Certifications and Education
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| Board Certification |
Family Medicine
Holistic Medicine
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| Fellowship |
University of Arizona
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| Residency |
North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley
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| Internship |
North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley
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| Medical School |
Baylor College of Medicine, 1991
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
St. Mary's Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Meriter Hospital
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