
Overview
Erick Tarula, MD, is a UW Health neurologist specializing in neurocritical care. He’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Tarula treats patients with emergency neurologic conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, severe neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy and seizures. He has a special interest in treating strokes, bleeding around the brain, seizures that won’t stop and traumatic brain injury.Because of the nature of neurological emergencies, Dr. Tarula works closely with the families of his patients. With compassion and empathy, he educates them about the patient’s condition and treatment options. He then partners with them to make health care decisions that are best suited to the needs and values of the patient.Dr. Tarula is actively involved in both local and national research, focusing on stroke, stem cells and medical education.Outside of work, Dr. Tarula enjoys spending time with his son, traveling internationally, working on his truck and doing projects around the house.Through compassion and education, I strive to bring patients and families comfort during a difficult time.
Dr. Tarula is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.
Dr. Tarula is board certified in Neurology.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tarula 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erick Tarula
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erick Tarula?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erick Tarula by calling their office at 608-263-5442. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erick Tarula a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erick Tarula is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Erick Tarula specialize in?
While Dr. Erick Tarula is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Erick Tarula accept my insurance?
Dr. Erick Tarula accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-5442 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
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Tarula isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Memory LossDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Stent PlacementDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Tarula isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.

