
Overview
Nathan T. Zwagerman, MD, joined the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2017 after completing his residency and fellowship training at the university of Pittsburgh. He completed his undergraduate studies at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI while majoring in Psychology. He completed his medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He was born and raised on a family farm in West Michigan.Dr. Zwagerman completed a two year fellowship in endoscopic endonasal pituitary and endoscopic and open skull base surgery. His research has been focused on evaluating patient outcomes after endoscopic skull base surgery and developing improved techniques to repair injured peripheral nerves.Dr. Zwagerman received the Student's Golden Heart Award as a 4th year medical student as voted on by his peers for his work in research and his volunteer activity. In 2016, He was awarded the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Synthes Skull base award for his work with Dr. Paul Gardner for a randomized controlled trial of lumbar drain placement after endoscopic skull base surgery. More recently, in 2017 he was awarded the American Association of Neurological Surgeons first place poster for peripheral nerve.
Dr. Zwagerman is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Meningioma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Zwagerman is board certified in Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zwagerman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
900 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zwagerman 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.
Tosa Health Center
Dr. Aditya Vedantam is a board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon. He attended medical school at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore, India and graduated at the top of his class. He then spent two years as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI studying advanced MRI techniques to evaluate spinal cord disease. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and then completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Miami in Miami, FL.Dr. Vedantam is returning to Milwaukee and will continue to pursue his research interests, which include the use of novel MRI techniques and tools to improve care for patients with spinal disorders. He has performed extensive research in the field of spine MRI and has won multiple national and institutional awards for his work. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. His goal is to use his research efforts in the laboratory to enhance the lives of patients in the clinic. Dr. Vedantam performs surgery for a variety of spinal conditions and has special expertise in minimally-invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Vedantam is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cordotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Vedantam is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vedantam is currently accepting new patients.
Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics
Wade Mueller, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Medical School, he completed the residency program in neurological surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He had additional training at the Spinal Cord Injury Service at the Zablocki Veterans Medical Center. He also completed an Epilepsy Surgery Fellowship directed by George A. Ojemann, MD, at the University of Washington. His bibliography and his presentations have covered topics of functional mapping, awake surgery, malignant tumor surgery, surgical treatments of epilepsy, spinal fixation and instrumentation. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mueller is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.
Aurora Neuroscience Innovation
David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Straus is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nathan Zwagerman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Zwagerman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nathan Zwagerman by calling their office at 414-805-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nathan Zwagerman a top-rated expert for Pituitary Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nathan Zwagerman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pituitary 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. Nathan Zwagerman specialize in?
While Dr. Nathan Zwagerman is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nathan Zwagerman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nathan Zwagerman has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pituitary Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Nathan Zwagerman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nathan Zwagerman accept my insurance?
Dr. Nathan Zwagerman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- ChordomaDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Chordoma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Zwagerman isDistinguished. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
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- ApoplexyDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bone TumorDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Zwagerman isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
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- AcromegalyDr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Zwagerman isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.


