Biographical summary
Anne-Lise D'Angelo, M.D., MSEd, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training, and board certification, in colon and rectal surgery. She is deeply committed to helping patients navigate complex conditions with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Her approach combines surgical precision with a focus on recovery and quality of life, ensuring every patient feels supported throughout their care journey.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. D'Angelo provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a wide range of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Her clinical focus includes:
- Colon and rectal cancer: Collaborative, multidisciplinary care plans designed to treat cancer while preserving function and promoting long-term health.
- Inflammatory bowel disease: Expertise in surgical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Benign diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus: Advanced treatment for conditions such as diverticulitis, and other non-cancerous disorders.
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques: Utilizing laparoscopic and robotic approaches to reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and improve overall outcomes.
Research and Education
Dr. D'Angelo's dedication to the surgical care of patients extends beyond the operating room. With a Master's in Educational Psychology, she has a focus in surgical education both from a research and an administrative perspective as an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency. Her work reflects a commitment to better outcomes and a future where patients have access to the safest, most effective treatments available.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowColon and Rectal Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Residency - General SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
- 2015
MSEd - Educational PsychologyUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2011
MDUniversity of Michigan Medical School
- 2006
AB - Psychology and NeurosciencePrinceton University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- 2019
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2017
ACS Jameson L Chassin, MD Award for Professionalism in General SurgeryAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2017
UW Department of Surgery Research Summit - Layton Rikkers Best Oral Presentation AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2016
UW House Staff Association Excellence AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2014
University of Wisconsin Resident Research Day - Best Clinical Research AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
- 2013
Association for Women Surgeons, Starr Poster Competition - Third Place AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
Associated MemberAssociation of Residency Administrators in Surgery
- 2025 - present
Associate Residency Program DirectorResidency Program
- 2024
Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
- 2024 - present
Sit With MemberSurgical Quality Subcomittee, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2024 - present
Committee MemberGeneral Surgery Program Evaluation Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberThe Association for Surgical Education - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Subcommittee
- 2023
Review Team Member2023 Education Science and Scholarship Symposium Abstract Review Committee
- 2023
Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
- 2023 - present
Medical EditorDivision of Health Education and Content Services
- 2022
Reviewer, Abstract and Poster Submissions2022 Education Science and Scholarship Symposium Abstract Review Committee
- 2022
Reviewer, Endowment for Education Research AwardEndowment for Education Research Award (EERA) Review Committee, Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), Mayo Clinic
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberData Safety Monitoring Board
- 2021 - present
MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- 2020 - present
Commiittee MemberDepartment of Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberColon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee
- 2019 - 2024
Committee MemberGI Endoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - present
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2013 - present
Association of Women Surgeons
- 2013 - present
Association for Surgical Education
- 2013 - present
Association for Academic Surgeons
- 2011 - 2018
Wisconsin Surgical Society
- 2010 - present
American College of Surgeons
Publications