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World-class neurological care

From rapid stroke response and advanced neurosurgery to memory clinics, sleep medicine, pain management and rehabilitation, our board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosciences team brings coordinated, compassionate care across central and northern Wisconsin.

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Call: (866) 520-2510 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Conditions, services and technologies

Diagnostics:

  • EMG
  • EEG
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Polysomnography - sleep studies (in-lab and at-home)

Treatments and coordinated care

  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
  • Endovascular coiling for aneurysms (minimally invasive)
  • Gamma Knife™ technology for select brain tumors and vascular lesions
  • Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) tailored to tumor size, shape and location
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation for inpatient and outpatient
  • Pain management with our comprehensive, interdisciplinary team
  • Sleep medicine in our sleep labs in Beaver Dam, Eau Claire, Marshfield, Minocqua, Neillsville and Rice Lake, plus at-home options
  • Neuropsychology assessments and interventions for cognitive, developmental and behavioral concerns
  • Memory clinic with multidisciplinary care for memory, attention, language and other cognitive issues, individualized plans, coordination with primary care and geriatric providers

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Why choose us

  • Certified stroke care: Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield is a Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center with specialized stroke services and rapid-response coordination with EMS and regional hospitals
  • High-level trauma care: Our adult and pediatric Level II Trauma Center provides neurosurgical expertise and critical care for complex brain and spine injuries
  • Advanced neurosurgery: Interdisciplinary teams deliver procedures for complex brain and spinal cord conditions including neuro-oncology, stroke and multi-trauma cases
  • Pediatric expertise: Board-certified pediatric neurologists and pediatric neuropsychologists evaluate and treat conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and learning disorders
  • CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation: Accredited programs for stroke specialty provide the highest levels of rehab care for children, adolescents and adults.
  • Telehealth options: Meet your provider from home via phone, laptop or mobile device

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What to expect at your visit

  • Consult with an experienced neurologist (dementia/cognitive specialty for Memory Clinic patients)
  • Medical history review (please have your provider share prior scans/tests). Neurological examination and cognitive testing (as needed)
  • Diagnostic testing (blood tests, MRI/PET, CSF testing, etc., if indicated)
  • Personalized care plan: Medications, nonpharmacologic approaches, cognitive therapy, and counseling—including clinical trial options when appropriate

Stroke: recognize, respond, recover

  • Know the signs by the acronym—BE FAST: Balance, Eyesight, Face droop, Arm or leg weakness, Speech or sensation changes, Time or terrible headache → Call 911 immediately
  • Treatment windows: IV clot-busting medication (within approximately 4.5 hours) and catheter-based thrombectomy, and in selected cases, advanced intra-arterial approaches may extend the treatment window up to 24 hours
  • Specialized services: Advanced brain imaging, clot removal and coiling and an accredited stroke rehabilitation unit

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral?

Many patients are referred by their primary provider and we also coordinate directly with referring clinicians to streamline your care.

Can I do my first visit by telehealth?

Yes, our neurology and related specialties offer at-home telehealth visits via phone or smart device for appropriate concerns.

Where can I complete sleep studies?

In-lab options are available in Beaver Dam, Eau Claire, Marshfield, Minocqua, Neillsville and Rice Lake, with at-home studies when appropriate.

How soon should I come in for stroke symptoms?

Immediately. Call 911. Clot-busting medications and catheter-based treatments are time-sensitive and arriving quickly can reduce long-term damage.

What advanced treatments are available?

DBS, endovascular coiling, Gamma Knife™, IMRT and comprehensive neurosurgery, plus CARF-accredited stroke rehabilitation.