Girma Tefera MD

Professor of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School

451 Junction RdMadison, WI 53717
Phone+1 608-263-8915
Fax+1 608-265-5755

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Summary

Dr. Girma Tefera is a vascular surgeon in Madison, WI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Divine Savior Healthcare, UnityPoint Health Meriter, and University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. He received his medical degree from University of Pisa Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He is experienced in cerebrovascular disease, carotid disease, aortic surgery, endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins, and endovascular surgery.

Education & Training

Howard UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1999
Howard UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
University of Pisa Faculty of MedicineClass of 1982
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2018 - 2029
WI State Medical License 2000 - 2027
DC State Medical License 1997 - 2002
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PRISM, IOD Incorporated, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Protocolized management of acute type B aortic dissections reduces disease progression and need for surgery.
Leah M Gober, Kate Telma, Ethan Richmond, Sophia Liu, Jack Bontekoe
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2026-04-01
Building Capacity in Perioperative Quality Improvement in Low- and Middle- Income Countries: Experiences From Mombasa, Lusaka and Hawassa.
Anoosha Moturu, Sehar Salim Virani, Taylor Jaraczewski, Belay Melesse, Tien Vo
World Journal of Surgery. 2026-01-01
1 citations
Surgical outcomes research in LMICs: a narrative review.
Taylor Jaraczewski, Thomas Diehl, Dawda Jawara, Girma Tefera, Syed Nabeel Zafar
African Health Sciences. 2025-03-01