
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.
UnityPoint Health Meriter
Aaron Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison,, Wisconsin. Dr. Struck is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Struck is currently accepting new patients.
20 S Park Clinic Huntington's Disease Clinic
Dr. Shannon is a Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Shannon's medical interests include movement disorders, with special emphasis on neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Shannon has built her research career on clinical trials of medical and surgical interventions on these disorders, and is also interested in gastrointestinal biomarkers of Parkinson's disease and the potential role of gastrointestinal dysfunction in the pathogenesis of the disease. Dr. Shannon is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Shannon is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.
SSM Health Neurosciences
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.
UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology Clinic
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. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.
University Hospital Movement Disorders Clinic (Neurology)
Laura Buyan-Dent, MD, PhD, is a UW Health neurologist. She’s also an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and director of the Movement Disorders and Parkinson’s Program.Dr. Buyan-Dent diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, nerves and nervous system. She cares for patients with conditions such as tremors, dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), ataxia (loss of muscle control affecting balance, coordination and movement) and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder affecting the brain.Taking time to get to know patients, Dr. Buyan-Dent identifies their interests, activities and goals. She recommends treatments such as medical and physical therapies for balance and coordination, injection therapies for muscle spasms and surgical procedures.Dr. Buyan-Dent directs specialty movement disorder clinics where she provides therapies tailored to certain conditions and symptoms. Her subspecialty interests include helping performing artists with nerve and movement disorders that affect their performance. She also helps treat and prevent performance-related overuse injuries.Dr. Buyan-Dent’s research interests include Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.In her free time, Dr. Buyan-Dent enjoys spending time with her family, playing the harp and spending time with her pets.Many of my patients have life-altering diseases. It’s a privilege to help them improve their lives and live life to the fullest — we’re in this together. Dr. Buyan-Dent is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Buyan-Dent is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Buyan-Dent is currently accepting new patients.
University Hospital
Andrew Waclawik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Waclawik is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency. Dr. Waclawik 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.



