Nathan Gundacker

Nathan Gundacker, MD is an Associate Professor and Associate Chief Of Staff - Education at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He specializes in Infectious Disease with clinical appointments at Zablocki VA Medical Center, Froedtert Hospital, and Sargeant Health Center. His professional roles include medical education leadership and clinical service provision.

Dr. Gundacker completed his Doctor of Medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011), followed by Internal Medicine Residency at UC Davis (2012-2014) and Infectious Disease Fellowship at University of Alabama Birmingham (2014-2017). His clinical focus integrates patient-centered care with complex infectious disease management.

Research interests center on tropical medicine, travel-related infections, and emerging pathogens. Key areas include Leishmaniasis epidemiology, Clostridium difficile management, and zoonotic disease transmission. His work addresses global health challenges through case studies in Panama and Wisconsin, focusing on vector-borne illnesses and antimicrobial stewardship.

Publications emphasize clinical outcomes in infectious disease complications, including Zika virus neurologic manifestations, prosthetic valve endocarditis, and vaccine shortages' impact on travel medicine. His work bridges clinical practice with public health initiatives, particularly in immunocompromised patient populations and emerging infectious threats.