Donn Fuhrmann, MD

ThedaCare Physicians - New London
1405 Mill Street
New London, Wisconsin 54961

920-531-2400

Fax:920-531-2463

• Specialties, Procedures, and Conditions

  Family Medicine

• About Me:

  I have a lot of experience in family medicine and my patients have come to know me as a very caring and personable provider who is here as a source of support. I feel the best approach to care is one that is patient-centered with a shared responsibility between both of us.

  One of the great things about my job is bringing awareness to people’s health habits and showing their effect on everyday life. Making smart health decisions can have a real impact in the long run.

• Special Interests

  Adolescent Care, Adolescent Gynecology, Adolescent Obesity, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cryotherapy, Dementia, Depression, Dermatology, Diabetes, Endometrial Biopsy, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Flex Sig), Gastroesophogeal Reflux/GERD, Gastrointestinal Disease, Gynecology, Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol), Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Hypothyroidism, Integrative Medicine, Menopause, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines, Newborn and Pediatric Medicine, Obesity, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedics-Musculoskeletal Health, Osteoporosis, Pediatrics, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Perimenopause, Smoking Cessation, Sports Medicine, Sprains, Stress Tests, Thyroid Disorders, Women's Care, Work Injuries

• Other Locations

  ThedaCare Physicians - Senior Care Services

  2600 S Heritage Woods Drive

  Appleton

  Wisconsin

  54915

  920-225-7875

• Education and Fellowships

  MD	University of Wisconsin Medical School (Madison)	5/1/1976
  Internship	University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Madison)
  Residency	St. Luke's Hospital - Milwaukee

• Board Certifications

  AM Board of Family Medicine

  Family Medicine-General

  Recertified-MOC

  12/1/2018

• Publications

  • + Articles
    • Treating Burns

      Burns commonly happen at home. Touch a hot stove, spill hot water, even natural foods like certain peppers can contain a substance that is irritating to the skin and cause a burning sensation.

    • What is a BMI?

      A Body Mass Index is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. It is also an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

    • What is a Mini-Stroke?

      A mini-stroke is a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Its symptoms are like a stroke but do not last long.

    • What is Causing My Joint Pain and Stiffness

      Arthritis means inflammation in a joint, which is characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain within the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that typically occurs in joints on both sides of the body, such as hands, wrists, or knees.

• Languages Spoken:

  English