University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Education Bio Evan O. Nelson, PT, DPT, PhD (he/him/his) is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy at UW-Madison University Health Services whose practice experience spans multiple sports and orthopedic clinical settings. Dr. Nelson was principally involved in developing the University of Wisconsin Running Injury & Recovery Index (UWRI) as a novel, evaluative, running-specific patient-reported …
Bio Lisa Netkowicz, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor who provides general care to patients of all ages, including newborns. She treats conditions affecting bones, muscles and joints, as well as psychiatric concerns. Dr. Netkowicz also is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University …
Education Bio Christopher Nicholas, PhD (he/him/his) is DFMCH faculty whose research focuses on the clinical efficacy and therapeutic mechanisms of psychedelic (psilocybin, MDMA, 5-MeO-DMT) and other psychoactive compounds (ketamine) for addiction, PTSD, chronic pain, and depression. He is currently investigating psilocybin-assisted therapy for methamphetamine and opioid use disorders, ketamine-assisted therapy for adolescent PTSD, and the …
Bio Anne Niebler, MD, is a family medicine doctor at UW Health. Dr. Niebler offers a wide spectrum of care for babies, children, teens and adults. She treats illness and injuries and helps patients manage chronic conditions, such as pain, heart and lung disease, diabetes, gynecological issues, skin conditions, geriatric issues and mental health disorders. …
Education Bio Ken Noguchi, MD, PhD (he/him/his) joined DFMCH faculty in 2025. His professional interests include evidence-based medicine, addiction, chronic pain, psychiatry, and obstetrics. Publications and Presentations
Bio Evan Nolander advocates for the health of his patients and community by learning and telling patients’ stories. His own story began in Albert Lea, MN, where Evan was born and raised; he earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Evan then moved to Boulder, CO …
Bio Steven Novacheck, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Novacheck provides comprehensive medical care in the urgent care setting for people of all ages. Dr. Novacheck diagnoses and …
Bio Eve Paretsky, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Paretsky provides preventive and general health care services for people of all ages, from birth through old age. …
Bio Hema Patel, MD, is a family medicine doctor at UW Health. Dr. Patel cares for patients of all ages and in all stages of life. She treats illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Dr. Patel provides newborn and well-child checks, routine exams and sports physicals. She also makes …