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Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Boston University School of Medicine (1983)
Professional interests include: carcinoid tumor, hyperparathyroidism, pheochromocytoma, and more.
8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Franklin Campus, Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital - Menomonee Falls, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC, Ascension St. Francis Hospital and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.

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Office Locations

8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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In The News 

“In an accompanying commentary, Douglas B. Evans, MD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and colleagues suggested that while patients with medically inoperable pancreatic cancer have...”—"Ablative RT Shows Promise in Technically Resectable Pancreatic Cancer", MedPage Today, April 2025
“His operation, one of 127 Whipples done at Froedtert last year, was performed successfully by chief surgeon Douglas B. Evans.”—"Three hospitals hope to spark a reduction in surgeries by inexperienced doctors", Philly Voice, April 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

tunneled central line placement

In 2023, Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS performed more tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were abdominal surgery, catheterization, dissection and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 39
catheterization 33
dissection 11
doctor visit 275
endocrine surgery 11
excision 11
gastrointestinal procedures 11
lymph node procedures 11
open surgery 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 75
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 14
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 55
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were catheterization, abdominal surgery, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 25
catheterization 28
dissection 11
doctor visit 288
excision 11
lymph node procedures 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 86
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 46
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were abdominal surgery, dissection, catheterization and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 39
catheterization 13
dissection 13
doctor visit 279
endocrine surgery 12
excision 13
gastrointestinal procedures 12
lymph node procedures 13
open surgery 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 160
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 296
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 51
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were abdominal surgery, catheterization, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 32
catheterization 21
dissection 16
doctor visit 231
excision 16
lymph node procedures 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 85
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2016 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 58
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 18
doctor visit 253

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 86
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 53
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were abdominal surgery, dissection, catheterization and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 48
catheterization 17
dissection 17
doctor visit 358
endocrine surgery 11
excision 17
gastrointestinal procedures 11
lymph node procedures 17
open surgery 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 103
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 49
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were abdominal surgery, dissection, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 43
catheterization 13
dissection 14
doctor visit 295
endocrine surgery 14
excision 14
gastrointestinal procedures 14
lymph node procedures 14
open surgery 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 91
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 53
Dementia 7
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 23
doctor visit 251

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 96
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 53
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were catheterization, open surgery, endocrine surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
catheterization 15
doctor visit 247
endocrine surgery 13
gastrointestinal procedures 13
open surgery 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 91
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were catheterization, open surgery, endocrine surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
catheterization 14
doctor visit 260
endocrine surgery 12
gastrointestinal procedures 12
open surgery 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 100
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 55
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2023 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 21
doctor visit 254

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 98
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 59
Dementia 0
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Milwaukee, WI were abdominal surgery, catheterization, dissection and lymph node procedures.

abdominal surgery 31
catheterization 19
dissection 13
doctor visit 271
endocrine surgery 12
excision 13
gastrointestinal procedures 12
lymph node procedures 13
open surgery 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 97
Female 88
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 163
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 57
85 and over 1
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 53
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 16
Dementia 2

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (1988)

Board Certification: The American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee
Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Franklin Campus
Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital - Menomonee Falls
Froedtert West Bend Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC
Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 136 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-29
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Evans and his entire team including the caregivers on the 16th floor are outstanding. They met or exceeded our expectations throughout our entire stay. I think the world of Dr. Evans and the work he is doing to treat those of us who have pancreatic cancer. I will definitely recommend him to others. World class team!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Evan's introduced me to his team and included me in the discussion/plan. I felt the discussion was very productive and Dr Evan's very clearly explained his recommendation. I felt very well cared for (I was also very impressed how well the PA knew my medical history).
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-13
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Dr Evans and his staff have always provided the best care of me that could possibly be given. I am so grateful to have him as my doctor . His staff are very friendly and thoughtful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Evans is an excellent physician and is very thorough with exams, lab results and CT results. I could not ask for a better physician to monitor my life.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-16
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Very thorough and informative.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-13
Patient verified via Press Ganey
DrEvans is outstanding

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $21,706 WallFlex
$9,860 		General - Biliary Devices
$4,573 		SPYGLASS
$4,157 		GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES
$1,863 		Therapies
$566 		Other
$687
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,878 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,878
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc $542 ONIVYDE
$292 		Somatuline Depot 120mg-.5ml
$250
Ethicon US, LLC $338 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler
$115 		ECHELON FLEX Stapler
$114 		Enseal X1 5mm
$108
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $122 IMFINZI
$122
Other $154 Mechanical
$98 		LUTONIX
$38 		Creon
$18
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $13,475
Consulting Fee $5,600
Education $3,000
Travel and Lodging $2,927
Food and Beverage $1,738

Biography

Dr. Douglas Evans sees patients in Milwaukee, WI. His medical specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He has indicated that his clinical interests include hyperparathyroidism, adrenal cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Patients gave Dr. Evans an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending Boston University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He has received the distinction of Milwaukee Super Doctors. Dr. Evans is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Ascension, and Children’s Wisconsin. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Milwaukee, WI.

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