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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Girma Tefera is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tefera specializes in all aspects of vascular surgery, with special interests in aortic aneurysm treatment with endovascular stent grafts and angioplasty of peripheral arteries including carotid artery, illiac and superficial femoral artery.
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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 (608) 287-2100
(888) 703-2778
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1 S. Park Clinic
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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(920) 887-9272
(888) 703-2778
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Beaver Dam Clinic
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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(608) 742-3004
(888) 703-2778
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Portage Clinic
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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(608) 263-8915
(800) 323-8942
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West Clinic
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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, Arm Angioplasty, Balloon Angioplasty, Balloon Angioplasty of Leg and Kidney Arteries, Carotid Artery Surgery, 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, Laser Therapy for Veins, Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery, Minimal Incision Phlebectomy, Minimally Invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Bypass Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation for Vein Conditions, Treatment for Spider Veins or Varicose Veins, Vascular Lesion Injections, Visceral Angioplasty
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English, German, Italian, Amharic
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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 |
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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| Fellowship |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Residency |
Howard University
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| Internship |
Howard University
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| Medical School |
University of Pisa, Italy
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Meriter Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial
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| Research |
Dr. Girma Tefera has clinical research interests in abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment with endovascular stent graft and distal peripheral artery bypass surgery as well as angioplasty and stent for limb salvage. He also has interests in management of aortic dissection. |
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