Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS

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Neurosurgery
Associate Professor
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Neurosciences – Froedtert Hospital Clinic 414-805-5400
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Neurosciences – Froedtert Hospital Clinic 414-805-5400

I believe that treating patients is more than simply treating the problem they present with. Patients often come to my clinic with a new diagnosis and with complex histories that make each patient unique. The best way to treat each patient is to discover what is important in their lives, educate about the presenting problem, and formulate a treatment strategy that takes all of these things together to arrive at a treatment plan. Each patient needs to be evaluated independently to arrive at a unique treatment for each patient.

I believe that treating patients is more than simply treating the problem they present with. Patients often come to my clinic with a new diagnosis and with complex histories that make each patient…
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About

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.

Overview

Treatment & Services

CSF Leak Repair
Cushing’s Surgery
Endonasal Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Gamma Knife Surgery
Microvascular Decompression
Minimally Invasive Cranial Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Multi-Corridor Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Skull Base Tumor Surgery
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Acoustic Neuroma
Arachnoid Cyst
Brain Tumors
Colloid Cyst
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Dermoid Cyst
Encephalocele
Epidermoid Cysts
Hemifacial Spasm
Meningioma
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pineal Cysts
Pituitary Tumors
Schwannoma
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ages Seen

Infant
Child
Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

Neuroscience Institute – Specialty Clinics

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine - Detroit - MI - Doctor of Medicine - (2010)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA - Fellowship in Endoscopic and Open Cranial Base Surgery - (2014-2016)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA - Residency in Neurological Surgery - (2011-2017)

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Always gracious and professional. Thank you!!
He was hands down the most genuine doctor I've ever met.
The MA was fantastic; she was enthusiastic, listened to me and very helpful. Gave me some water. Dr Zwagerman was so helpful put a STAT order in for my MRI and I got squeezed in early Monday. Great teamwork! Thank you
We appreciate Dr. Zwagerman's caring attitude & Sense of humor!
Dr Zwagerman is a outstanding dr he explains everything so that when you leave you feel more comfortable and confident.I would recommend him to anyone
I have not had a bad experience at all with staff or doctors. The care I received was excellent.
Dr Zwagerman is fantastic. I am positive he had a line of patients waiting in exam rooms but made me feel like he had all day to talk with me. He answered all of my questions and explained things clearly. Despite the probability that I will have to have surgery he made me feel so very confident in the process and at ease with how he will care for me. We are so very blessed to have him as my neurosurgeon
Dr Zwagerman is awesome
We appreciate the fact that Dr. Zwaggerman took the time to answer all of our questions, and we did not feel rushed. Thank you, Dr. Zwaggerman.
Dr Zwagerman is a gifted surgeon and an incredibly nice and caring person. I feel lucky to have been in his care as my outcome has been outstanding.
The physician and staff were very good, explained things well and answered all of my questions. I understand that delays can be expected but they could do a better job of keeping patients informed about delays and length of the wait.
Great!
Dr Zwagerman is an excellent Neurosurgeon and I highly recommend him to all. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and outcome
A very pleasant experience! Keep up the excellent patient care
Dr Zwagerman was kind, confident, very good listener, very engaged with me, knowledgeable.
Excellent service as always
This Doctor is outstanding and a very blessed surgeon. I have and will continue to recommend Froedert and Doctor to anyone in a similar situation. Froedtert is very lucky to have this Doctor on staff.
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Zwagerman and his team. I was treated with concern. Pulled up for you before after MRI. Discussed my options and risks, next steps, the tumor board, etc. Always felt in good hands.
The Doctor and staff was very polite and helpful I'm very thankful for my visit to froedtert.
I was very impressed with Nathan
I was very impressed and reassured by Dr. Zwagerman's confidence, as well as his sense of humor. I felt that he had a real concern for me as an individual.
Dr. Zwagerman explained everything in a way that was very easy to understand.
I was really impressed with Nathan!
Dr, Nathan Zwagerman was great.Answered all the questions and provided great explanations.
Made me feel right at home and it was my 1st visit I like that comfort
Was comfortable with Dr & Staff. Everything was explained well& have a plan
I left feeling that we had a plan and am very optimistic.
From the beginning of working with Dr Zwagerman and his team I've had nothing but great care.
Dr. Swagerman is awesome! He is personable, extremely competent, easy to talk with, and a true professional. He is the best of the best!
He took all the time needed to answer our questions. He was very personable.
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