Surgical cancer care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic is a leading healthcare facility located at 1218 West Kilbourn Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Specializing in cancer care, the clinic offers cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support for patients battling this disease. With a team of dedicated oncologists, nurses, and support staff, the clinic provides personalized care to help patients navigate their cancer journey with dignity and hope. Whether it's chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgical interventions, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic is committed to providing the highest quality of care to improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients.

Karen Kersting is a licensed clinical psychologist located at 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She specializes in providing counseling and psychotherapy to patients treated by surgeons in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Kersting takes a personalized approach to therapy, working with patients to establish goals and structure sessions that best fit their needs. Her practice is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with additional support from Acceptance and Commitment, interpersonal, and motivational approaches. Dr. Kersting completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, followed by a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical health psychology at the Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Dr. Kersting's research interests focus on developing and assessing integrated psychosocial services for individuals coping with cancer diagnosis and treatment, particularly those with pancreatic cancer. She also explores issues related to social determinants of health and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions.