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Dr. William Wirostko, MD

Accepting New Patients

(333 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Surgery

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: eye cancer, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

925 N 87TH STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

(414) 955-2020

Dr. William Wirostko, MD is an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. William Wirostko, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee and Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee

925 N 87TH STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

(414) 955-2020

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2315 E Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186

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2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment ultrasound

diagnostic B-scan

injections

ophthalmic ultrasound

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. William Wirostko, MD performed more anterior segment ultrasound, diagnostic B-scan, injections, ophthalmic ultrasound, and photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitrectomy with membrane peel

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2012, Dr. William Wirostko, MD performed more eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), vitrectomy with membrane peel, and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	130
doctor visit	528
eye procedures	707
injections	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	126
doctor visit	572
eye procedures	749
injections	279
ultrasound (sonogram)	143

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	69
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	156
doctor visit	568
eye procedures	832
injections	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	156

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	72
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	109
doctor visit	667
eye procedures	911
injections	230
ultrasound (sonogram)	126

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	132
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	144
doctor visit	744
eye procedures	1016
injections	187
ultrasound (sonogram)	166

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	76
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	151
doctor visit	797
eye procedures	1313
injections	230
photocoagulation	29
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	48
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	107
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	144
doctor visit	893
eye procedures	1340
injections	269
ultrasound (sonogram)	165

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	38
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	119
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	146
doctor visit	744
eye procedures	1188
injections	280
ultrasound (sonogram)	163

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	94
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	129
doctor visit	644
eye procedures	1022
injections	242
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	25
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	67
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	143
doctor visit	733
eye procedures	1208
injections	288
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	160

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	24
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	78
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	126
doctor visit	704
eye procedures	1178
injections	318
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	81
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Wirostko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in MILWAUKEE, WI were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	136
doctor visit	690
eye procedures	1042
injections	252
photocoagulation	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	378
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	81
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Wirostko, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Wirostko, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. William Wirostko, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Wirostko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Wirostko, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 333 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Wirostko, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in MILWAUKEE, WI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I've been going here for years and always felt the care was excellent, but this year everyone I had contact with was just exceptional. Knowledgeable, professional, personable and made sure I was comfortable with each part of the visit. Standing O!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-06

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We had an excellent visit with Dr. Wirostko and his team at the Westbrook office. It was astonishing how well it went beginning to end.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05

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Dr William Wirotsko, and his staff are 5 star! Please give them a raise. These are the caring employees you WANT in your clinic!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was a top notch experience and I would definitely recommend the people and facility to friends and family.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-10

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To me, one of the strong points of the eye clinic is that the doctors have a group they consult with.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-04

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Everything was great and everyone was very caring and easy to talk to. Very Thoughtful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-26

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Very impressed with how efficient patients were seen by the support staff and Doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-05

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Overall good experience. Dr. Has been very good during a difficult time for us.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14

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Everyone was so nice and very professional. The staff and doctor are the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Every time I come to this clinic everyone is very professional and helpful

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Wirostko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$750 PROLENSA $750

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$750

Research Payments

Dr. William Wirostko, MD has received 68 research payments totaling $152,034.

Biography

Dr. William Wirostko is a physician who specializes in surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Wirostko's clinical interests include macular degeneration, posterior uveitis, and comprehensive ophthalmology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Medical College of Wisconsin. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Waukesha, WI.