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Dr. Patrick Pfau, MD

Dr. Patrick Pfau, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Pfau, MD is a gastroenterologist in Madison, WI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pfau has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities University Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Meriter. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

750 University Row Madison, WI 53705
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Dr. Pfau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pfau

2.8

10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandy Zahn – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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El – Jun 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Madison, WI – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tawny Blum in Elkhorn, wi – Apr 03, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Patrick Pfau, MD is a gastroenterologist in Madison, WI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pfau has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Northwestern University in...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

UW Health Pharmacy Services750 University Row Madison, WI 53705
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Practice

University Hospital600 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53792
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UnityPoint Health Meriter202 S Park St Madison, WI 53715
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • UnityPoint Health-Meriter

    202 S Park St
    Madison, WI 53715
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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