Chad Carlson, MD

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Epilepsy, Neurology
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My focus is on providing comprehensive care for patients with epilepsy and related disorders. This requires tailoring the visit around the needs of the patient and involves a multi-disciplinary team of experts. My aim is to help patients achieve their short term and long term health goals.

My focus is on providing comprehensive care for patients with epilepsy and related disorders. This requires tailoring the visit around the needs of the patient and involves a multi-disciplinary team…
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About

Dr. Chad Carlson is a Professor of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin who specializes in the treatment of patients with epilepsy. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in German Literature and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2000. His internship was completed at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign in 2001. He did his Neurology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and then pursued two years of fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at New York University.

Dr. Carlson's research interests include improved clinical classification of epilepsy surgery candidates, enhanced methods of detecting and removing the seizure onset zone in patients with treatment resistant epilepsy including quantitative approaches to electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography, and multi-model approaches to the functional mapping of language. As Program Director for the Neurology Residency and the Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowships, he also has research interests in improving methods of engaging and educating future Neurologists suing technology and active learning approaches.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG)
Anti-Seizure Medications
Cortical Stimulation Mapping
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy Surgery Evaluations - including invasive EEG
Functional Brain Imaging
Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring
Intracranial Electroencephalography (EEG)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Video Electroencephalography (EEG)
Virtual Visit
Wada

Diseases & Conditions

Epilepsy
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
Refractory Epilepsy
Seizures
Status Epilepticus

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin Medical School - Madison - Doctor of Medicine - (2000)

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Champaign - IL - Internship, Internal Medicine - (2000-2001)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City - Residency, Neurology - (2001-2004)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City - Chief Resident, Neurology - (2003-2004)

New York University Medical Center - New York City - NY - Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology - (2004-2005)

New York University Medical Center - New York City - NY - Fellowship, Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery - (2005-2006)

Board Certifications

Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Epilepsy

Patient Reviews

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I love Dr Carlson. This is a difficult topic and he is an amazing clinician who has the rare ability of being able to communicate the technical aspects while being empathetic and real. I'm grateful to have found him.
This Dr is so considerate and thoughtful. I think a lot of him. Relates so well to patient. Smart man
Outstanding care with an amazing team!!!
First visit and the provider took the time to understand her medical history and address our concerns.
Dr. Carlson is very understanding and caring. He carefully listened to me and helped me clarify what my concerns were.
Dr. Carlson is an absolutely wonderful physician. He really listens and takes the time to hear his patient. He makes difficult situations seem less insurmountable.
Dr C....GREAT bedside manner.....knows his stuff.
Great doctor
Dr. Carlson is extremely thorough, an excellent physician whom I trust.
A very nice visit with Dr Carlson
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