John A. DeGiovanni MD, FACS

Background

Dr. DeGiovanni earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University, and then attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he earned his MD degree.  He entered an internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, and performed a residency in general surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After residency, Dr. DeGiovanni moved to Sauk Prairie and founded Surgical Associates.

Dr. DeGiovanni has provided surgical care for the citizens of the Sauk Prairie area for over 30 years. He has also been donating his time and resources performing medical mission work with the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin.  Every year, Dr. DeGiovanni and a group of health care workers collect medical products, drugs, and basic necessities for the people of Thiotte Haiti.  Dr. DeGiovanni performs surgical care that is badly needed by the people in the area.

In recognition of his charitable work and leadership in both Wisconsin and Haiti, Dr. DeGiovanni was awarded the distinguished Wisconsin Physician of the Year Award in 2002.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School has chosen Dr. DeGiovanni as its only surgical preceptor.  Senior medical students rotate with Dr. DeGiovanni to learn about surgery in a rural / suburban setting.  he has proven to be an effective and beloved teacher, with a unique ability to pass his knowledge and insight to those who are just beginning their careers in medicine. For his time and dedication teaching residents, he was awarded the Max Fox Preceptor Award in 2004. While you may see a student working with Dr. DeGiovanni, all significant portions of your surgery and care are performed by Dr. DeGiovanni personally.

In 1972 Dr. DeGiovanni graduated from the University of Chicago College of Medicine with honors.  In 2007 he was the Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient which is given in recognition of his exemplary dedication to the Hippocratic ideals and his generosity in service to his alma mater, profession, and the international community.

Dr DeGiovanni is Board Certified in general Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education

Residency:  University of Wisconsin-Madison
Internship:  St. Mary's Hospital, Madison
Medical School:  University of Illinois College of Medicine
College:  Bradley University, Peoria Illinois

Professional Interests

Endoscopy, gynecology, breast surgery and cancer, colorectal surgery, surgery of the head and neck.

Associations

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
State Medical Society of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Surgical Society
Sauk County Medical Society

Personal

Dr. Degi, as Dr. DeGiovanni is affectionately referred to, lives in Prairie du Sac with his wife Marian.  They have raised 4 children in our community, 2 of whom have entered the medical field.  Gina is currently in residency, training to be a surgeon.  Maria is a Physicians Assistant at the Prairie Clinic.

Dr. DeGiovanni is an active participant in our community, having served on the school board, coached soccer, participated in church functions, and is currently a board member at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital and medical director for Hospice.

Spending time with his two grandchildren, Italian cooking, and watching soccer matches is what Dr. DeGi enjoys outside of work. He enjoys traveling, and has been to Italy to visit family in addition to his yearly mission trips to Haiti.

 

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