Overview
Ankush Bhatia, MD, is a UW Health neuro-oncologist and an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology. He cares for children and adults with cancers of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system.Dr. Bhatia specializes in treating primary CNS tumors (gliomas) that start in the brain and spinal cord, and secondary tumors that have spread from other parts of the body. He treats a variety of cancers and tumors, including gliomas, astrocytomas, pituitary tumors, spinal cord tumors, lymphomas and meningiomas.Dr. Bhatia has advanced expertise in neurological complications such as chemotherapy-related nerve disorders, as well as paraneoplastic disorders — rare conditions caused by an immune response to a cancerous growth called a neoplasm.He understands the complexity of brain tumors and the importance of helping patients navigate through treatments, including neurosurgery, chemotherapy and neuroradiology.Dr. Bhatia is involved in brain cancer research and clinical trials to find a cure and bring the most innovative treatments to UW Health patients.In his free time, Dr. Bhatia and his wife love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, biking or running with their son.It’s such a privilege to take care of patients at one of the most vulnerable times in their life. It involves putting all these pieces together to develop a plan to move them forward for their best outcome.
Dr. Bhatia is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Oligodendroglioma.
Dr. Bhatia is board certified in Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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Dr. Bhatia has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ankush Bhatia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ankush Bhatia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ankush Bhatia by calling their office at 608-915-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ankush Bhatia a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ankush Bhatia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Ankush Bhatia specialize in?
While Dr. Ankush Bhatia is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Ankush Bhatia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ankush Bhatia has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Ankush Bhatia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ankush Bhatia accept my insurance?
Dr. Ankush Bhatia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Bhatia isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Advanced
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Bhatia isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Bhatia isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- DysarthriaDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Erdheim-Chester DiseaseDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Erdheim-Chester Disease.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Bhatia isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.