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John R. Linscott, MD, a Family Physician with Ascension St. Francis Hospital & Aurora West Allis Medical Center

 December 5, 2022  Karen Johnson Edit

Get to know Family Physician Dr. John R. Linscott, who serves patients in Milwaukee and West Allis, Wisconsin.

Dr. Linscott is a trusted family physician based in Wisconsin. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Francis Hospital & Aurora West Allis Medical Center.

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care. It also has a level IV trauma center, and is operated by the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare health system.

Aurora West Allis Medical Center is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care. It has also been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology, and urology. 

After graduating with his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Linscott went on to further his training. He performed his residency in family medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990, after which he embarked on his professional journey. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Among Dr. Linscott’s various accolades include Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2012) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014).

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