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Dr. Lee Wilke, MD

(Dr. Lee Wilke, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Duke University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: breast surgery, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, and more.

4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718

(608) 916-0500

Dr. Lee Wilke, MD is a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee Wilke, MD is affiliated with UW Health.

Office Locations

UW Health

4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718

(608) 916-0500

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600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

lymph node procedures

open lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Lee Wilke, MD performed more biopsy, lymph node procedures, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery

breast surgery

excision

mastectomy for breast cancer

In 2012, Dr. Lee Wilke, MD performed more breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, excision, and mastectomy for breast cancer procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2012 were lymph node procedures, excision, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	93
excision	55
lymph node procedures	56
open surgery	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2013 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	144
excision	46
lymph node procedures	42
open surgery	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2014 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	47
cancer surgery	47
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	144
excision	83
lymph node procedures	77
open surgery	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2015 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	31
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	164
excision	62
lymph node procedures	61
open surgery	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2016 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	41
cancer surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	204
excision	78
lymph node procedures	71
open surgery	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	31
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	212
excision	62
lymph node procedures	57
open surgery	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	57
cancer surgery	57
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	198
excision	89
lymph node procedures	62
open surgery	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2019 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	67
cancer surgery	67
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	184
excision	108
lymph node procedures	85
open surgery	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2019

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2020 were lymph node procedures, excision, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	192
excision	55
lymph node procedures	60
open surgery	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2020

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	41
cancer surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	170
excision	76
lymph node procedures	69
open surgery	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2021

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	41
cancer surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	152
excision	63
lymph node procedures	45
open surgery	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2022

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI during 2023 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	39
cancer surgery	39
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	101
excision	67
lymph node procedures	54
open surgery	28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD in 2023

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Madison, WI were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	39
cancer surgery	39
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	163
excision	70
lymph node procedures	61
open surgery	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD.

**Gender**
Female	67
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	41
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	108

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee Wilke, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee Wilke, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Education & Training

Dr. Lee Wilke, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lee Wilke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UW Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Elucent Medical	$1,041 $1,041
Genentech USA, Inc.	$268 Herceptin $243	Perjeta $26
Genentech, Inc.	$101 $101
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$93 $93

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,250
Travel and Lodging	$253

Biography

Dr. Lee Wilke is a specialist in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She works in Madison, WI. Her areas of expertise include the following: breast biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and breast cancer. She is professionally affiliated with UW Health. Dr. Wilke graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Wilke completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.