Overview
Vanesa Botsford is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is practicing in neurology specializing in movement disorders including Parkinson disease and Huntington disease. She obtained her undergraduate degrees in radiation therapy/biology and in biomedical science/chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, WI. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI. Dr. Botsford completed her internship in internal medicine and her residency in neurology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. She completed her fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Botsford's practice is focused on movement disorders, Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, ataxia, dystonia, spasticity, botulinum toxin injections, and deep brain stimulation. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the National Ataxia Foundation, the Functional Neurological Disorder Society, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. On weekends, you may often find Dr. Botsford exploring small festivals in Madison or the surrounding communities with her husband and young son. She also enjoys the magnificent scenery when traveling. Having a midwestern palate, she shared that she is not very food-aspect adventurous, but the western Cape of South Africa was one of her favorites. *I enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and helping them to continue living full lives. I strive to educate my patients and listen carefully to their concerns so that I may guide treatment toward the symptoms that are bothering them most. - Vanesa Botsford, MD*.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Hereditary Ataxia, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
Dr. Botsford is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715
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Dr. Botsford 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. Vanesa Botsford
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Is Dr. Vanesa Botsford a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vanesa Botsford is classified as an Experienced expert for Parkinson's 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. Vanesa Botsford specialize in?
While Dr. Vanesa Botsford is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Hereditary Ataxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vanesa Botsford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vanesa Botsford has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Vanesa Botsford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vanesa Botsford accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanesa Botsford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-260-3425 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Botsford isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Botsford isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Botsford isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Botsford isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Striatonigral Degeneration InfantileDr. Botsford isExperienced. Learn about Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile.