UW Health Surgeon Found Dead

Dr. Kelsey Musgrove, a surgeon at UW Health has died.

Dr. Musgrove was a cardiothoracic surgery fellow at UW Health.

Dr. Musgrove was found dead Sunday in Potato River Falls, where she was on a hiking trip. Authorities are investigating her death but foul play is not suspected.

UW Health has issued a statement on the death of their beloved surgeon.

The statement as issued by UW Health spokesperson Emily Kumlien.

The statement reads;

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague Dr. Kelsey Musgrove,”

“She was recognized by her peers as a great surgeon, an outstanding mentor and an incredibly kind and positive spirit. Our thoughts and condolences are with her friends and family during this difficult time.”

UW Health is the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison serving more than 700,000 patients each year in the Upper Midwest and beyond with 1,849 physicians and 21,000 staff at seven hospitals and more than 80 outpatient sites.