Overview
David Hsu, MD, PhD, is a neurologist at UW Health where he also serves as the director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic as well as a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology. Dr. Hsu treats children with seizures and other brain or nerve disorders.He enjoys working with children and their families. Dr. Hsu finds a range of possible treatment options and helps each family choose the best option for their child. When traditional medicine doesn’t control a child’s seizures, he will work with a dietitian to see if aketogenic dietmight help and when that is not an option, he consults with pediatric neurosurgeons to determine if surgery is a good option.Dr. Hsu’s research focuses on using mathematical and computational skills to solve problems in neurology and neurosurgery. His work includes understanding why shunts used to treat hydrocephalus (buildup of fluid in the brain) often fail. He also uses data from children with brain injuries to predict how well a child will recover and creates models of the brain’s electrical signals to design a way to prevent seizures.In his free time, Dr. Hsu enjoys playing musical instruments.
Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
Dr. Hsu is board certified in Epilepsy, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, and American Board Of Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, Epilepsy. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hsu 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.
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Michael Frucht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Frucht is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Frucht is board certified in American Board Psychology & Neurology - Epilepsy , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Virginia Department Of Health Professions , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Epilepsy , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Psy&Neuro/Clin Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Frucht is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David A. Hsu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David A. Hsu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David A. Hsu by calling their office at 608-915-0550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David A. Hsu a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David A. Hsu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Epilepsy, 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. David A. Hsu specialize in?
While Dr. David A. Hsu is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. David A. Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. David A. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Advanced
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- AthetosisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia
- Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Glucose Transporter DeficiencyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Glucose Transporter Deficiency.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Memory LossDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- PEPCK 1 DeficiencyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about PEPCK 1 Deficiency.
- Pyruvate Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency.
- SeizuresDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- West SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.