
Overview
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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
20 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shannon 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
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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SSM Health Neurosciences
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon by calling their office at 608-287-2090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon a top-rated expert for Huntington Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon is classified as an Elite expert for Huntington Disease, 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. Kathleen M. Shannon specialize in?
While Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Huntington Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathleen M. Shannon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-287-2090 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.
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- Elite
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Shannon isElite. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Shannon isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Shannon isDistinguished. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Shannon isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Shannon isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Encephalitis LethargicaDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis Lethargica.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Essential TremorDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Shannon isAdvanced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Behr SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- CamptocormismDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebelloolivary AtrophyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Dry MouthDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Focal DystoniaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.
- Fragile XE SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Fragile XE Syndrome.
- Harding AtaxiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Harding Ataxia.
- Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA)
- Marinesco Sjogren SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.
- Meige SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Myoclonus-DystoniaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- Olivopontocerebellar AtrophyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.
- Oppenheim DystoniaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Oppenheim Dystonia.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Pol 3-Related LeukodystrophyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.
- Primary Familial Brain CalcificationDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Primary Familial Brain Calcification.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay TypeDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type.
- Spinocerebellar AtaxiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28Dr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- TorticollisDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about Torticollis.
- X-Linked Dystonia-ParkinsonismDr. Shannon isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

