University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Education Bio Robert Smith, MD (he/him/his) joined DFMCH as faculty in 2025. Smith spent twenty-five years in leadership at a rural hospital helping to smooth the transition to its designation as a Critical Access Hospital and assuring high standards of staff support and quality control. He mentored many younger physicians and taught MDs, students, and …
Education Bio Daniel J. Staddler, MD (he/him) joined DFMCH as faculty in 2025. Staddler is grateful to have chosen a career in family medicine and for the opportunity to help others. He is passionate about the importance of quality patient/family/provider communication and relationships. Staddler enjoys helping patients and families over the entire spectrum of their …
Bio Preston Stephens, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor. He’s also a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Dr. Stephens cares for people of all ages — babies, children, teens and adults. He treats sudden illnesses …
Bio Nick grew up in Naperville, IL in the southwest suburbs of Chicago after having lived in Sun Prairie as a toddler. He completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science and Spanish at Creighton University. Following his undergraduate education, he worked as a patient advocate and interpreter in a federally qualified health center where he …
Bio Jennifer Svarverud, DO, is a UW Health family medicine doctor and an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Svarverud cares for patients of all ages. She diagnoses and treats acute injuries and illnesses and manages chronic diseases …
Bio After completing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Carleton College in Minnesota, Jonathan spent a year on the island of Kaben in the Marshall Islands, teaching grades 3-8 in a bilingual environment. In addition to the challenges of under-resourced education, he was able to see firsthand the consequences of severely limited health care. This …
Bio Raised in Mexico City, Dr. Tellez-Giron received her medical degree, with honors, at the National University of Mexico (UNAM). Moved to the United States in 1993 to be with her family and to continue her education, and ever since has been working very actively with the Latino/a community of Madison, WI. She completed the …
Education Bio Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, MS (he/him/his) joined DFMCH as faculty in 1993. He is a professor of family medicine and community health and the Associate Dean for Public Health and Community Engagement for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Temte received his BA in 1980 from Luther College in …
Bio Robert Terbrack, DO, is a UW Health family medicine doctor. He’s also 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. Terbrack provides acute and chronic health care for people of all ages. He regularly sees patients with …