My comments and anything negative in the review are not attributable to Lisa Frisque. The problem I have is with Aurora's GI department.  You have no Dr's taking patients?!?! I was diagnosed with UC on 12/12/23 after a colonoscopy. Following my procedure, the Dr gave me a 2 minute, technical explanation of my condition and told me to start taking mesalamine. I was supposed to follow up with Aurora in 4-6 weeks and let you know how I was doing.  I was also getting contacted for a CT scan to further evaluate my condition. I missed work and came for the scan.  It had to be rescheduled because I was not informed that I wasn't allowed to eat beforehand.  When rescheduling, I asked if there were any dietary restrictions? The answer, "no".  I explained that's why I needed to reschedule because I was told the same thing the first time!!!  The day of my scan I was in severe abdominal pain. After the scan I went to Aurora's ER. I had pancreatitus. I was asked who my Dr. was? Nobody! Aurora's GI dr's aren't taking patients.  A fact that was never shared with me. The mesalamine was causing the pancreatitus.  After following up with a NP, I was switched to prednisone.  When I complete this course of medicine, I'm supposed to start either remicade or humira.  The basis for choosing one of those was determined by do you want shots or an infusion?  A newly diagnosed patient should be meeting with a doctor who may thoroughly explain, educate, and consult with me concerning how to treat my condition. Aurora has provided basically none of that.  I'm not placing blame on the NP's and Dr.  Aurora does not have sufficient staff!! Aurora completed a big, new building in Green Bay this past year. I'd suggest before you allocate any future resources for expansion, you consider hiring enough staff to treat the people that are coming to your hospital! I requested a referral to UW Health in Madison. I'm looking forward to working with an actual Dr. who will work with me on my condition. I will not waste any more of my time at Aurora until you are able to actually treat your patients. 
ABW Gastroenterology