Dr. Winkler’s journey into healthcare began as a childhood fascination with human biology at the tender age of twelve. But the sudden loss of his grandmother during college—and the compassion of the physician who cared for her during her last hours—taught him that optimizing the human experience is always the true purpose of medicine. This ignited his passion for palliative care as an indispensable part of good cancer care.
Today, as a seasoned medical professional, he thrives on managing complex medical challenges while always prioritizing his patient’s life values.
From a childhood dream to a lifelong commitment, Mitch’s path was always destined for the realm of medicine. What sets him apart is his innate ability to balance health challenges against the human experience. He champions honest risk/benefit assessments as an indispensable part of cancer care, ensuring a focus on patients’ quality of life.
Rooted in the Midwest, Mitch draws strength from the region’s grounded and straightforward spirit. For him, healthcare is not just a profession; it’s a compassionate journey transforming moments of despair into avenues of healing.
Style of Care:
Mitch has boundless energy and an unyielding approach to finding the most suitable solutions for each of his patients.
Key Traits:
- Vivacious
- Receptive
- Lighthearted
Education:
Medical School:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR
Residency:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Little Rock, AR
Fellowship:
Medical Oncology & Hematology: Mayo Clinic Divisions of Hematology and Oncology, Rochester, MN
Research: Mayo Clinic Division of Hematology, Rochester, MN
Board Certifications:
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Distinctions
J. Mitchell Winkler, MD
- Triple board certified
- Special interest in palliative care
- Collaborative, patient-centered care design
- Compassionate, honest prognostication
- End-of-life planning and care
More About Mitch:
Born in:
Little Rock, AR
Farm: Grew up on the family farm in Arkansas.
Father of two
Interests: Tennis, skiing, biking, movie making, poker, history, boxing, writing, and tabletop board games and role-playing games
Poker: He is a poker enthusiast and has even won a World Series of Poker ring at a circuit event.
Civil War: He has participated in large-scale reenactments of civil war battles.
Instruments: Plays the guitar, banjo, and ukulele
Languages: He speaks English and Spanish.
Pet: A cat named Rebel.
Random Skill: He can mimic voices and accents, and has used this to pull off complex pranks.
Favorite Book: The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Favorite Movie: Abraham Lincoln is one of his favorite historical figures so it’s no surprise that the movie Lincoln directed by Steven Spielberg is one of his favorites.
What Mitch's patients have to say:
Anonymous
Patient
Appleton, WI
Dr. Winkler is a wonderful oncology doctor. He shows great empathy while discussing treatment options. He takes his time with the patient.
Anonymous
Patient
Appleton, WI
Dr. Winkler did an awesome job. His time spent with me answering ALL my questions, concerns and fears was appreciated! He made me feel relaxed and encouraged me often. Thoroughly went over all the treatment plans and what to expect after each treatment, short term and long term!
Anonymous
Patient
Appleton, WI
I very much like Dr. Winkler–straight forward and no nonsense!
Anonymous
Patient
Appleton, WI
From the first time I met Dr. Winkler, I knew we would be a good match. He is very personable, listens, explains, and seems to genuinely care about his patients.
