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Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR

Accepting New Patients

(80 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1990)

Professional interests include: thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), embolization, and more.

8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

1-866-680-0505

Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR is a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr). He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Address:

8900 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Some issues Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News

“"Obviously we're all sensitive to any perception of assisted expedition of death," said Dr. William Rilling, vice chair of clinical operations of radiology at Froedtert Hospital.”—"A Dying Man's Wish To Save Others Hits Hospital Ethics Hurdle", KHN, January 2017

“"Obviously we're all sensitive to any perception of assisted expedition of death," says Dr. William Rilling, vice chair of clinical operations of radiology at Froedtert Hospital.”—"A Dying Man's Wish To Donate His Organs Gets Complicated", NPR, December 2016

angioplasty	12
catheterization	111
device removal	26
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	85
minimally invasive procedures	37
vascular procedures	98
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

angioplasty	14
catheterization	67
device removal	22
dialysis access procedures	29
doctor visit	74
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	80
X-rays	29

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

angioplasty	41
catheterization	112
device removal	19
dialysis access procedures	52
doctor visit	100
minimally invasive procedures	34
vascular procedures	162
X-rays	52

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	36
Less than 65	254

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

angioplasty	23
catheterization	60
dialysis access procedures	37
doctor visit	67
minimally invasive procedures	27
vascular procedures	124
X-rays	37

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

catheterization	98
device removal	13
doctor visit	70
minimally invasive procedures	26
vascular procedures	76

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	17
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

catheterization	79
doctor visit	65
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	59

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

catheterization	53
doctor visit	47
minimally invasive procedures	22
vascular procedures	70

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

catheterization	35
device removal	11
doctor visit	33
minimally invasive procedures	14
vascular procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

catheterization	69
doctor visit	70
minimally invasive procedures	26
vascular procedures	62

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI were vascular procedures, catheterization, X-rays and dialysis access procedures.

angioplasty	22
catheterization	77
device removal	18
dialysis access procedures	35
doctor visit	68
minimally invasive procedures	26
vascular procedures	88
X-rays	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	16
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1990. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Vascular and Interventional Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1990)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children’s Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 80 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$29,287 Vascular $587	LUTONIX $204	BPV-Marquee $128	VENOVO $85	COVERA $78	Other $28,204
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$19,163 INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $4,225	HydroPearl $1,581	Navicross $120	$13,236
Boston Scientific Corporation	$18,832 GENERAL - THERAPIES $6,609	GENERAL THERAPIES $4,649	GENERAL - IO ABLATION $2,274	General IO Ablation $2,000	GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $1,750	Other $1,550
Cook Incorporated	$18,059 IR - Embolization $10,468	PI - IAA $3,070	Cook Medical Embolization $2,144	Interventional Radiology $1,997	Cook Medical Interventional Radiology $202	Other $177
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$16,315 Radiation Oncology $1,800	$14,515
Other	$98,887 THERASPHERE - BIO $14,834	Lenvima $14,151	SIR-Spheres microspheres $13,433	CROFAB $10,500	Lipiodol $10,150	Other $35,819

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$144,807
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$25,500
Food and Beverage	$12,996
Education	$8,593
Travel and Lodging	$6,702
Other	$1,944

Research Payments

Dr. William S. Rilling, MD, FSIR has received 49 research payments totaling $468,734.

Biography

Dr. William Rilling practices interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. These areas are among Dr. Rilling's clinical interests: portal hypertension, metastatic colorectal cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. His professional affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Wisconsin. He has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com.