William Conkright, MD

For patients and loved ones who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, this can be a very scary time in life. I empathize with them and have a way of getting people to open up and share how they’re feeling. My goal is to be a good listener and educator and make people feel comfortable as they go through the treatment process. I have always been passionate about cancer care. My interest sparked when I worked in an inpatient medical/oncology unit in Chicago for several years. This passion has been strengthened by witnessing my own family members and friends bravely battle the disease.

A cancer diagnosis is often very intimidating and certainly, life changing. Being there to help guide patients through their treatments is the most rewarding part of my profession. I believe every patient and each diagnosis is unique. Therefore, I strive to provide individualized, comprehensive and compassionate care to every single patient battling cancer. I also believe in using all the available tools to aid in personalizing that care. Growing up, I lost loved ones to cancer. During their cancer journeys, I witnessed firsthand the role played by their oncologists. Often oncologists are more than just cancer specialists; they must sometimes play the role of a primary care physician, behavioral therapist, be a support system and even, be a friend. The privilege to provide care at this level is what drew me to this field. I am very interested in clinical research. It is through active clinical research that we continue to discover new and better treatments for cancer every day. I am also an assistant professor of medicine with the Medical College of Wisconsin, Green Bay campus. I enjoy teaching and believe it is every physician’s responsibility to train and educate the next generation of physicians.

I have always enjoyed working with families and found my true passion to be caring for those who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Along with serving as your nurse practitioner, I am also here as your advocate. That means helping you through the many physical aspects of cancer treatment and providing some much needed emotional support, too. I will be a source of encouragement through your entire journey.