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Dr. David Upton, MD

Dr. David Upton, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. David Upton, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Madison, WI. He is affiliated with medical facilities University Hospital and Sauk Prairie Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1 S Park St Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-2500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Upton specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Upton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Upton

4.5
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
13%
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Best ENT in Madison
Excellent reputation is well-deserved. Dr Upton is efficient, professional and a damn good surgeon. He did wonders for my lifelong breathing problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Andrew Ladd – May 12, 2022
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Good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Moore in WI – Dec 18, 2018
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He was unkind to my daughter. Talked poorly of the facility that he was working out of. He only did a procedure on one ear, due to improper equipment (others have used just fine). Sent her out the door. She cried for 15 minutes afterwards. Very unhappy experience with this doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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madison, wi – May 01, 2017
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Dr. Upton is a fabulous ENT doctor. I needed an unusual surgery in my throat to get a fish bone out. When he had me do a CAT scan Friday morning, he called me Friday afternoon and said I needed to have it out the NEXT day! I was shocked but we did it. Everything went very smooth and I felt much better. Dr. Upton is really a great guy. He was knowledgeable, kind, caring and very professional. I thank him for being so observant. It could have been fatal. A BIG THANK YOU goes to him!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy in Madison, WI – Jan 03, 2016
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I have a rarely understood genetic condition called EDS. I saw him for sleep apnea dental implement vs. surgery consideration after failing conventional problems. By the time I saw him it was severe. I was shocked he understood my condition, but also understood all of the related complications. He worked very hard with my doctor to ensure the surgery was safe and effective and my sleep apnea is now gone. Another doctor may have opted to make me do implements, which would have caused TMJ.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
S.K. in Madison, WI – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Upton, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Madison, WI. He is affiliated with medical facilities University Hospital and Sauk Prairie Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School

  • University Of Wisconsin - Madison

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc1 S Park St Madison, WI 53715
1
UW Medical Foundation7974 Uw Health Ct Middleton, WI 53562
2

Practice

Uw Health Sauk Prairie Hospital-Rheumatology Clinic250 26th St Ste 120 Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sauk Prairie Hospital

    260 26th St
    Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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