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William D. Turnipseed, MD
Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Dr. William Turnipseed is certified by the American Board of Surgery, with a certificate of added qualifications in vascular surgery. Dr. Turnipseed is the chief of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery service at UW Hospital and Clinics. His clinical specialties include less invasive aortic surgical techniques; diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular disease; clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging; endovascular surgery; venous surgery; diagnosis and management of thoracic outlet syndrome; and management of athletic overuse injury, such as chronic compartment syndrome. Dr. Turnipseed is the director of noninvasive peripheral vascular diagnostic facilities at UW Hospital and West Side Clinics.


UW Health Clinics
Transformations (608) 836-9990
(866) 447-9990
2349 Deming Way Clinic (Transformations) Map
Vascular Surgery Clinic (608) 742-3004
(888) 703-2778
Portage Clinic Map
Vascular Surgery Clinic (608) 263-8915
(800) 323-8942
West Clinic Map

Procedures

Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Carotid Artery Surgery, Compartment Release Procedure, Dialysis Access Surgery, Endovascular Graft Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm, First Rib Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Laser Therapy for Veins, Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery, Minilap Aneurysm Repair, Minimal Incision Phlebectomy, Minimally Invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Bypass Surgery, Popliteal Entrapment Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation for Vein Conditions, Sclerotherapy for Veins, Treatment for Spider Veins or Varicose Veins, Vascular Lesion Injections

Languages Spoken
English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

Professional Certifications and Education
Board Certification Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Fellowship Ohio State University Hospitals
Residency Ohio State University Hospitals
Upland Hills Health
Internship Ohio State University Hospitals
Medical School Emory University, 1969

Hospital Affiliations
Primary Affiliation(s) University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Secondary Affiliation(s) Meriter Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital

Research

Dr. William Turnipseed has research interests in the development of less invasive surgical techiques for treatment of complex aortic and visceral branch arterial disease, the prevention of stroke, and the development of a Vascular and Cardiac Disease Center. He has special interest in diagnosis and management of overuse injuries including compartment syndrome, popliteal entrapment, and thoracic outlet syndrome.


UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Surgery