John P. Bonavia, MD


	Personalized care, that is what I am striving to provide to individuals and families everyday at my office. I encourage the people who see me to take charge of their healthcare and I provide them with the advice, information and tools they need to be successful. I truly care about my patients and work with them as we experience triumphs and challenges together. Being a family physician allows me to provide comprehensive care to all members of the family. I enjoy all aspects of medicine and have a special interest in Women's Health, Pediatrics, and all aspects of adult medicine including hypertension, obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases, as well as, care of the elderly. Perhaps most importantly, I am dedicated to health promotion and preventative medicine. I would much rather prevent a heart attack, for example, than treat one. My training and experience have provided me with the background necessary to offer you the high level of care that you deserve. After graduating with high honors from the University of Notre Dame, I attended Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. I then moved to Milwaukee and completed my internship and residency in Family Medicine. I have been in Wisconsin ever since. For several years, I was an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and cared for patients and taught medical students and new doctors. I am a former chair of the Department of Family Practice at an area hospital. I am board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. For over 15 years I have been caring for individuals and families in Southeastern Wisconsin and am a founding member of my new practice at the Port Washington Family Medical Clinic. Outside the office, my life is also very full, trying to keep up with my amazing family. My wife is an incredible, supportive woman, and my three children are a source of great pride. I try not to brag too much about them in the office, but it is tough. I look at my family and my patients and count my blessings every day.

	I am seventy three years old and have had numerous physicians in my lifetime. I would like to share with you my experience with Dr. Bonavia. I found Dr. Bonavia to be as competent and thorough as any other physicians that I have encountered in the past. He is an excellent listener who provides his patients with every opportunity to discuss in detail their condition. I recently had to visit Dr. Bonavia with a severe pain in my throat and also in my stomach. He ordered an EKG and immediately determined that I had had a minor heart attack and insisted that I be taken immediately to a hospital. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I feel Dr. Bonavia prevented a more serious heart attack. He has my utmost respect and confidence. Edward Szopinski Brown Deer, WI Priorities to consider when choosing a physician: a . Personality of physician b . Effectiveness of physician c . Efficiency of physician d . Availability of physician e. Office staff a. Dr. Bonavia is a good listener, talks in terms that a non-physician can understand and is in good company...he recently fell off his bicycle--just like our president and John Kerry. He is serious. but knows how to smile. He is empathetic. He is detail-oriented and professional. He is a good communicator. b. Effectiveness of Dr. Bonavia-- He listens and is open to suggestions from his clients. If one method is not working, he's open to modifications. Dr. Bonavia promotes communication and works well with other specialty physicians. He keeps up-to-date on new medications and procedures by attending seminars, conventions and daily reading of medical updates. c. Efficiency--Dr. Bonavia does not keep you waiting, yet allows you all of the time you require to answer your questions. d. Availability--Dr. Bonavia works in a clinic with two other equally qualified physicians. Most times you can obtain "same day" appointments. e. Office Staff--The office staff is efficient, pleasant and professional. I have been a patient of Dr. Bonavia for years. I highly recommend you contact him yourself to determine your compatability--to decide for yourself if you are a "match." My name is Connie Nagel and I approve this testimonial. - Connie Nagel; Muskego, WI "I have been seeing Dr. Bonavia for about 15 years. He has given me excellent healthcare and I am very happy with him." -W.J. Wilde; Milwaukee, WI "Compassionate health care is what Dr. Bonavia is all about . He provides excellent medical care to all of my patients who see him, and I trust him to manage my own health care as well." - Christina Haefs, OD "Having known Dr. John Bonavia since our days in medical residency training together over 20 years ago, I can confidently attest to his abilities as a family physician. Dr. Bonavia is the most empathetic, caring physician I have ever known. His educational background and medical training are superb, and he is deeply committed to providing excellent care for his patients. He has been both a professor to many students and a caregiver to thousands of patients. I would have no reservation in having him care for members of my own family and recommend him to anyone who seeks his services." -Frederick M. DeBoe, Jr., MD "What I like about Dr. Bonavia is his caring bedside manner. He always takes time with me. He doesn't treat me like a number. In the past few years I have been hospitalized for various problems. He was always there for me. Thank you, Dr. Bonavia, for your great care." - Mrs. Rosalie Noel, Milwaukee, WI Back to Top

Dr. Bonavia is currently seeing patients at Port Washington Family Medical Clinic in Port Washington, WI

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John P, Bonavia, MD
Port Washington Family Medical Clinic
1317 West Grand Avenue
Port Washington, WI 53074
phone: 262-268-6998
fax: 262-268-7010
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