Tara Rachelle Semenkovich, MDThoracic Surgery in Milwaukee, WI

Tara R. Semenkovich, MD, MPHS, is a board-certified, experienced thoracic surgeon with cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training who operates at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She diagnoses and treats lung cancer, esophageal cancer, chest tumors, hiatal hernias and other disorders in the chest. Dr. Semenkovich uses the latest surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, less scarring, and greater accuracy for complex procedures. Every appointment with Dr. Semenkovich starts with a conversation. Dr. Semenkovich takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small.

Dr. Semenkovich has extensive training and experience in robotics, complex thoracic oncology, and benign thoracic disease and foregut pathology. She has a passion for lung cancer screening and deep understanding of esophageal cancer, including an extensive clinical research background and publication of a multi-site study.

Dr. Semenkovich has done substantial work focusing on improving the patient experience around the time of surgery. She has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care using minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery. With our multispecialty approach to care, Dr. Semenkovich works with a team of cancer specialists to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care.