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Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Professional interests include: carotid artery surgery, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, and more.

2977 County Highway Cx
Portage, WI 53901

(608) 745-3399

Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS is a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, UW Health and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

UnityPoint Health

1 South Park Street Floor 5, 1 S Park Vascular Surgery Clinic
Madison, WI 53715

(608) 263-8915

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UW Health

2977 County Highway Cx
Portage, WI 53901

(608) 745-3399

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451 Junction Road
Madison, WI 53717

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Some issues Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, and testicular duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
doctor visit	258
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	297
vascular procedures	523

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
angioplasty	13
doctor visit	238
minimally invasive procedures	13
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	262
vascular procedures	428

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	59
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
doctor visit	218
pelvic imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	267
vascular procedures	446

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	62
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
doctor visit	163
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	197
vascular procedures	344

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	112
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	34
doctor visit	201
pelvic imaging	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	260
vascular procedures	409

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	36
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	33
doctor visit	189
pelvic imaging	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	251
vascular procedures	411

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	49
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
doctor visit	129
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	220

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	41
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2019 were vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	117
vascular procedures	197

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	43
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2020 were vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
vascular procedures	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
doctor visit	80
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	74
vascular procedures	127

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
doctor visit	53
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
vascular procedures	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated as a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	19
angioplasty	13
doctor visit	158
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	13
pelvic imaging	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
vascular procedures	298

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	366
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	41
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS graduated from University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: Surgery Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

UW Health

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,738 TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $1,504	Product in Development $234
Abbott Laboratories	$68 Vascular $68
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$13 $13

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,447
Food and Beverage	$373

Research Payments

Dr. Girma Tefera, MD, FACS has received 139 research payments totaling $534,690.

Biography

Dr. Girma Tefera specializes in vascular surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tefera include thoracic outlet syndrome, spider veins, and carotid artery disease. Dr. Tefera's hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health and UW Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inMadison, WI as reported by UnityPoint Health. Before performing his residency at Howard University Hospital, Dr. Tefera attended the University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery for medical school. Dr. Tefera (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Amharic, German, and Italian.