About
Dr. Michael Aughey brings more than two decades of broad-spectrum Family Medicine experience to Advocate MD, which he joined in January 2022. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison Medical School in 1993 and completed his Family Medicine residency at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduating as Chief Resident in 1996. Before returning to medical school, he spent several years working in the private sector, a path that shaped his practical perspective on patient needs.
Dr. Aughey practiced at SSM Health Dean Medical Group's Sun Prairie clinic for over 20 years, building deep roots in the community where he still lives with his wife Barb, an RN. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and believes the doctor-patient relationship carries as much weight as the medicine itself. His patients know him for his warmth, sense of humor, and genuine empathy. Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and traveling with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UW Stevens Point, BS in Chemistry
Medical School
University of Wisconsin Madison Medical School, 1993
Residency
Family Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC; Chief Resident, 1996
Who is Dr. Aughey right for?
Dr. Aughey is well suited for patients who value a warm, long-term relationship with their physician. His two decades of broad Family Medicine practice make him a reliable fit for adults managing chronic conditions or seeking consistent preventive care. Patients in the Sun Prairie area particularly benefit from his deep familiarity with the local community. Those who appreciate a doctor with genuine humor and empathy tend to connect well with his style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Aughey practiced broad-spectrum Family Medicine at SSM Health Dean Medical Group's Sun Prairie clinic for more than 20 years before joining Advocate MD in January 2022. He trained at Wake Forest University, where he graduated as Chief Resident in 1996. His experience covers a wide range of primary care needs across all age groups.
Yes, Dr. Aughey holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Aughey earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison Medical School in 1993. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduating as Chief Resident in 1996.
Dr. Aughey believes the patient-doctor relationship is as important as the medicine itself. He is known for his empathetic nature and sense of humor, and he takes time to understand each patient as a whole person. The DPC model allows him to practice medicine the way he believes it should be practiced.
Dr. Aughey works from the Advocate MD Sun Prairie clinic at 51 Tower Drive, Sun Prairie, WI. He lives in Sun Prairie and has strong ties to the local community from his many years practicing there.
Dr. Aughey sees patients across the full spectrum of Family Medicine, including adults managing chronic conditions, patients seeking preventive care, and individuals who want an ongoing relationship with a consistent physician. His broad clinical background allows him to handle a wide variety of primary care needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026