Amy J Wagner, MD

Services

• Surgery
• Fetal Concerns

Dr. Wagner takes care of patients as she would want her own children cared for. One of her strengths is communication. She strives to speak with families in a clear and understandable manner, while remaining open so that they are comfortable asking questions and approaching her with concerns. Dr. Wagner greatly enjoys the relationships that develop with her patients and their families over time. She loves being a pediatric surgeon and feels very fortunate that she is able to help children and families.

Dr. Wagner in the news...

• Baby still in womb undergoes groundbreaking procedure at Children's Hospital, Nov. 1, 2014
• Little miracles, Jan. 28, 2015
• 40 under 40, Feb. 20, 2015
• Baby born with organs outside of body at Children's Hospital, April 3, 2017
• Innovating for the better, January 2018

Certifications

• Pediatric Surgery, Surgery - General

Areas of interest

• Surgery
• Fetal surgery
• Prenatal consults
• Congenital anomalies and neonatal surgery
• Endocrine surgery
• Oncology
• Minimally invasive pediatric surgery

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Education

• 2001, Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
• 2006, University of California (San Francisco, CA), Research Fellowship

Residency

• 2009, Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA) - General Surgery

Fellowship

• 2011, Medical College of Wisconsin - Pediatric General Surgery
• 2006, University of California (San Francisco, CA) - Pediatric General Surgery

Awards

• 1993 - 1997 Henry Vilas Scholarship
• 1994 - 1997 Dean’s List, five semesters, University of Wisconsin
• 1997 - Academic Distinction Award, University of Wisconsin
• 1999 - Standing Ovation Award
• 1999 - President’s Award Scholarship
• 1999 - MCW Alumni Scholarship
• 2000 - Martha and Norman Klein Scholarship
• 2001 - MAP International Service Award
• 2002 - Patricia Dawson Research Award
• 2004 - 2006 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Award, Loan Repayment Program
• 2006 - Young Researcher Award, International Fetal Medical and Surgical Society (IFMSS)
• 2012 - Nominated and selected to attend AAMC Early Career Professional Seminar
• 2013-2014 Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award, MCW
• 2014 – Research Poster Award Runner-Up, MCW Research Day
• 2014-2015 Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award, MCW
• 2015 - 40 Under 40 Award, Milwaukee Business Journal
• 2016 - Alpha Omega Alpha, Beta Chapter, MCW
• 2016 - Honorary Pediatrician of the Year; Pediatric Residency Program, MCW
• 2016–2017 MCW Leadership Academy participant
• 2017 - Community of Innovators Award 
• Best Doctors in America

Research

• Minimally invasive closure of fetal myelomeningocele
• Use of cell free DNA
• Fetal and neonatal outcomes
• Delivery timing in gastroschisis

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