
Overview
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, is a UW Health anesthesiologist and the medical director of the Pain Management Clinic. Dr. Abd-Elsayed treats patients with chronic pain in the back, neck, knees, shoulders, hips and other areas. He also uses neuromodulation, a therapeutic technique, to manage neuropathic pain in the nervous system. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin. He focuses his research on treating pain with interventional procedures, including electrical stimulation and sacroiliac joint function.Dr. Abd-Elsayed aims to help people get better through compassionate care. He treats patients like his family, so they know they’re in good hands.In his free time, Dr. Abd-Elsayed enjoys chess and music.I care for patients like my own family. I don’t just treat their symptoms; I treat them as people.
Dr. Abd-Elsayed is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, Tenotomy, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Abd-Elsayed is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 491 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is currently accepting new patients.
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1 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Madison Surgery Center Interventional Pain Program
James Leonard, DO, PT, is a UW Health doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He diagnoses and treats patients with disabilities, focusing on restoring function after injuries to muscle, bone, soft tissue or the nervous system. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Leonard’s specialties include neck and back pain management, as well as sports injuries and work-related injuries. He’s part of a team of orthopedic spine surgeons and other specialists who work in a dedicated spinal care clinic.Dr. Leonard manages injury-related pain, post-operative pain and chronic (ongoing) spinal pain. His patient-centered approach to care includes listening to patients’ concerns and treatment goals. He takes time to educate them about a variety of treatment approaches and options. He provides long-term follow-up care to evaluate progress. His goal is to help patients take a proactive role in their spinal health and pain management.Outside of work, he enjoys weightlifting, biking and spending warm summer days on the river or lake.I think the biggest thing we give our patients is hope. I help define the problem and offer options to help patients ease pain and take control of their health. Dr. Leonard is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Scoliosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Leonard is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Leonard is currently accepting new patients.
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Thomas Stauss, MD is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. For him, having a wide variety of innovative treatment options with which to work assures that his patients’ discomfort can be addressed effectively and that their quality of life can be greatly improved.His goal is to respect the dignity of each individual patient and to provide ethical delivery of professional services. He has clinical expertise in implanted devices to treat chronic pain. Recently, Dr Stauss participated as a principle investigator in two research studies. One using neuromodulation to treat chronic back and leg pain, another to treat painful diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Stauss is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Stauss is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Stauss is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed by calling their office at 608-287-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed a top-rated expert for Neuralgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed is classified as an Elite expert for Neuralgia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed specialize in?
While Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed is a Anesthesiology, they have specific expertise in Neuralgia, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Anesthesiology.
Does Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed has published 491 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-287-2200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Chronic PainDr. Abd-Elsayed isElite. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Abd-Elsayed isElite. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- NeuralgiaDr. Abd-Elsayed isElite. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Distinguished
- Acute PainDr. Abd-Elsayed isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Abd-Elsayed isDistinguished. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Pudendal NeuralgiaDr. Abd-Elsayed isDistinguished. Learn about Pudendal Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- FibromyalgiaDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Phantom Limb PainDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Phantom Limb Pain.
- SciaticaDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- TenotomyDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Wallerian DegenerationDr. Abd-Elsayed isAdvanced. Learn about Wallerian Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Herniated DiskDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- LaminectomyDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Loin Pain Hematuria SyndromeDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- RhizotomyDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- ShinglesDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Abd-Elsayed isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.

