Nathan Zwagerman, MD, FAANS

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Neurosurgery
Associate Professor
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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 Center – Specialty Clinics
900 N. 92nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-805-5400
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Neuroscience Center – 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

Neurological Surgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Appreciated the office taking the initiative to schedule the next MRI and follow up visit right then, rather than my needing to do it later (or remembering to do it). I've not experienced that before.
Dr. Zwagerman takes the time to thoroughly explain, listens to questions carefully, and then addresses them.
BEST EXPERIENCE AT A CARE FACILITY, MADE US FEEL COMFORTABLE AND THAT WE WERE IMPOTANT TO THEM, 5 STAR SERVICE
I felt well cared for, all information was well explained an all were very helpful from the nursing assistant to Dr. Zwaggerman. We loved his straight forward approach and his down to earth approach. Thank you.
Dr Z and staff took very good care of me. They eased my mind and relieved my pain. They went above and beyond by looking after me with great care once I was released. Couldn't thank them enough.
Dr.Nathan was very personable, relatable, straightforward, and honest with my consultation. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions. His RN was kind and patient when explaining the results of my imaging and his assistant was so nice and professional when referring me for testing to other offices. I had a really great experience with this clinic and it eased a lot of my fears about what I would encounter with this diagnosis.
Very nice and helpful staff in all areas. Of course Dr. Zwaggerman is a great doctor who checked out everything in my brain. Not just the tumor that showed it didn't grow back. Thank you for all the information and care from a wonderful team .
I actually arrived really early for my appointment and was pleasantly surprised to be seen in less than 5 minutes.The friendliness by everyone from the valet's, sky deli staff, gift shop staff all the way through to my doctor was outstanding.
I love Dr Z. He is very good at treatment and explanations. I think he was a bit harried but remained caring and considerate.
Everyone on staff was working together to help me get the care I needed. There was a long back-up when I was in the examining room for over 30 minutes and other long delays. Everyone apologized to me for the waits.
Dr. Zwagerman is a great surgeon and I'm very thankful to him and his team for removing the tumor so effectively!
I have great respect for Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. I am retired from the Medical College and was a manager of the Emergency/Trauma department. It is an exceptional facility!
From the moment I walked in I felt welcome. People were so helpful and nice.
I cannot say enough about Dr. Zwaggerman. He came highly recommended and I am duly impressed with his expertise and warmth regarding my care.
Dr Zweggerman is top notch. We are fortunate to have him and his team in Milwaukee.
My experience with your staff was amazing. It's one of the few times in the last 9 months I've truly been listened too. To find a doctor that promises to help me instead of pushing me off onto the next doctor. I can't thank him and his staff enough.
The Physicians Assistant was very patient, knowledgeable, helpful, willing to explain to me and answer my questions. Allows the staff I encountered today were very professional and kind. A great staff!
Everyone that took care of me, including the doctor, was very kind and nice, no complaints at all.
Dr Z & staff listened to my many questions and were very personable
This was a phone consultation. I very much appreciate that this could be done so I didn't have to travel 150 miles to get my MRI results. Dr Zwagerman is very nice and provides excellent care.
The Physicians Assistant was very knowledgeable and personable
Excellent!!
Dr Zwagerman is the best - always willing to listen and answers all the questions - never feel rushed - bedside manners are above normal!!
I already recommended Dr. Nathan Z. To a friend who got to see him and he helped her also. So happy to have been his patient. Best care ever!
He was very professional and explained everything so I could understand it. He was friendly.
Everything was excellent!
Everyone is just so nice, helpful and caring!
Dr.Zwaggerman sent his assistant in to talk to us, because he was busy. Assistant did a great job explaining everything and we received the information on how and what needed to be done.
Dr . Zwagerman is the best provider I have ever had. He puts me at ease and makes me feel like my health is his number one priority.
Dr Zwaggerman was very kind and thorough with my mom who has Alzheimers and made a point of carefully explaining her medical outcome. Respectfully including me, her daughter, in the discussion. All the staff we encountered during this visit were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The only complaint was in the MRI department prior to our appointment. My mom was returned to a different waiting room after her MRI were she sat alone in a gown when she should have been returned to the waiting room she was in originally in where I, her daughter, was waiting for her. With her Alzheimers she was confused and afraid. The tech just happened to see me sitting alone waiting for her when he realized the mix up and reunited us. It fortunately turned out ok but care should be taken to avoid this in the future.
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