Nicole DePolo, M.D.

I believe it is the greatest privilege to help those most in need at their darkest moments. In trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery, we may be faced with scenarios we never expected or prepared for. I strive to meet every patient and family with compassion as we work together to make it through and recover from these challenges.

Outside of work, I enjoy nature by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and most recently, birdwatching. I am also a passionate foodie and cook and love trying out new recipes and perfecting old ones. I live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with my husband and two cats.

Education

• George Washington School of Medicine

Internship

• General Surgery, Loma Linda University

Residency

• General Surgery, Loma Linda University

Fellowships

• Surgical Critical Care, Johns Hopkins University
• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Johns Hopkins University

Certifications

• General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery

Memberships

• American Medical Women's Association
• Association of Women Surgeons
• Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
• Latino Surgical Society

• Trauma surgery, including care for patients after car accidents, falls and sports-related injuries.
• Emergency general surgery, including care for patients with appendicitis, gallbladder disease and hernias.
• Critical care medicine, including care for patients requiring life support because of severe illness or following complex surgery.

• Feasibility of Medical-Legal Partnership to Improve Inpatient Outcomes and Reduce Hospital Length of Stay, January, 2025