The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors Near Me in Madison, WI

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The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors near Madison, WI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Trigeminal Neuralgia near Madison, WI. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Michael Frucht
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Frucht is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Frucht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Maryann Werz
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryann Werz is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Werz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Resnick is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Resnick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendell Lake is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susanne Seeger is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Seeger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Fred Freitag
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Freitag is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Freitag has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Tension Headache, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Christopher Baggott
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Baggott is a physician trained in neurosurgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison. He completed his residency in neurological surgery and his fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery and neurointerventional surgery from the University of Wisconsin Departments of Neurological and Neurovascular Surgery-Madison. Dr. Baggott completed his NIH StrokeNet Research Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin NeuroEndovascular Department in Madison. Baggott's practice is focused on neurosurgery including cranial, endovascular, peripheral nerve, and spinal surgery, endovascular stroke and aneurysm treatment, peripheral nerve surgery, and degenerative spinal deformity surgery. Dr. Baggott is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Alumni Association. In his free time, Dr. Baggott enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying all kinds of music, watching classic movies, navigating unfamiliar waters as a boat captain in training, and rediscovering his golf game. *I want my patients to think of me as a friend who desperately wants to help make things better, no matter what tough circumstance we are facing. I have some pretty fancy tools to make a difference in their lives, but, together, we have to make sure we are using those fancy tools to make a positive difference. This means I have to work to understand where my patients have been and what they want in their lives. When we do this together, most of the tough medical decisions become amazingly clear. This is the heart of every decision doctors and patients make together. We both want to make things better, to make things right.* - Christopher Baggott, MD. Dr. Baggott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Daniel Burkett
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Daniel Burkett earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and is practicing in neurosurgery. Dr. Burkett's practice is focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, adult deformity correction surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, and cranial tumors. Dr. Burkett is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. When he is not working, Dr. Burkett enjoys spending time with his family, specifically grilling out and going on walks around his neighborhood. He also enjoys watching movies and playing golf. As a family, they like to travel when possible. They especially enjoy Hawaii and Italy for their wonderful people, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. ""I believe in taking the time to have conversations with my patients. It is important to me that my patients are happy with the care they receive and feel that they have been involved in the decision making at what potentially can be stressful times."" - Daniel Burkett, MD". Dr. Burkett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Alan Lozier
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Lozier is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lozier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Brain Aneurysm, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Radiation Oncology

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Howard is a Radiation Oncologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Dempsey is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Dempsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology

    Office

    20 S Park St Ste 202, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Weiss is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Huntington Disease.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Luzzio is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Luzzio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Brilla is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Brilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Migraine, Hereditary Ataxia, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

    700 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Snyder is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Migraine, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Schmidt is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Rhizotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Baskaya is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Baskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Buyan is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Buyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azam Ahmed is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miroslav Backonja is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Backonja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a nerve disorder. It causes a stabbing or electric shock-like pain in parts of the face.

    When should I see a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Madison, WI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Madison, WI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Madison, WI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Madison, WI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Madison, WI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Madison, WI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Madison, WI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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