Distinction in clinical care and research

World-class physicians abound

By combining clinical innovations and research with empathetic care, UW Health physicians are on the leading edge of medicine, helping to transform lives while delivering on our vision of remarkable healthcare.  

Our physicians have the opportunity to practice in diverse clinic settings. As the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, we care for more 832,000 patients a year at six main hospitals and more than 90 clinic locations in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Many of our more than 1,850 UW Health physicians serve as faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, recognized as an international, national and statewide leader in education, research and service. Physicians affiliated with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health enjoy a rewarding clinical practice combined with enriching teaching and research opportunities. 

UW Health also maintains a strong and active primary care group, providing care through the largest network of affiliated clinics in northern Illinois and in clinics throughout south-central Wisconsin. 

Patients and their families are at the center of work and our mission of advancing health without compromise through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility. When you join UW Health, you are becoming part of a long tradition of healthcare excellence that impacts the lives of our patients and our communities.