Joshua Tessner, MD

Specialty: Emergency Services & Urgent Care

Medical School/College: Undergraduate Degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Medical Degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Location: Emergency Department & Urgent Care

Additional Info:

Dr. Joshua Tessner is a dedicated emergency medicine provider with a passion for delivering critical care to patients in urgent need. With a strong background in emergency medicine, Dr. Tessner strives to provide patient-centered care to individuals of all ages.

Growing up in Fond du Lac, WI, Dr. Tessner completed both undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following a residency at Milwaukee MCW, Dr. Tessner returned to the Madison area five years ago and now resides there with a beloved dog, Kelvin.

Dr. Tessner is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and has a particular interest in treating elderly and pediatric patients. This broad spectrum of care is one of the many reasons Dr. Tessner loves working in emergency medicine.

Dr. Tessner was honored with a top mentor award for contributions to a residency program, where mentoring residents in emergency medicine is a key focus.

Dr. Tessner’s approach to patient care:
“I believe in understanding what patient or family members needs are when they come in for care and working together to prioritize their needs. Meeting patients where they are and helping them navigate some of the most challenging days of their lives is incredibly rewarding.”