Ryan D. Walsh, MD

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Neurology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology
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Vision Services - Froedtert Hospital

As a neuro-ophthalmologist, I specialize in visual issues arising from the brain and its connections with the eyes. I think it is imperative for a physician to be a good listener, as the key to the right diagnosis can often be discovered in the story that only the patient can provide.

As a neuro-ophthalmologist, I specialize in visual issues arising from the brain and its connections with the eyes. I think it is imperative for a physician to be a good listener, as the key to the…
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About

Dr. Ryan D. Walsh is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship-trained in neuro-ophthalmology. This subspecialty of both neurology and ophthalmology focuses on disorders of vision and eye movements related to the nervous system. Dr. Walsh earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He then completed a transitional year internship and a neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Following his residency, Dr. Walsh pursued subspecialty training, completing a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Walsh joined the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2012, and he strives to provide professional, compassionate, excellent care to each and every patient he serves.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions

Diseases & Conditions

Cerebral Causes of Vision Loss
Cranial Nerve Disorders
Double Vision
Eye Movement Abnormalities
Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Optic Nerve Disorders
Pseudotumor Cerebri (PTC)

Ages Seen

Adult

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Vision Services - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine - Washington - DC - Doctor of Medicine - (2007)

Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville - FL - Internship - (2007-2008)

Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville - FL - Residency, Neurology - (2008-2011)

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Fellowship, Neuro-ophthalmology - (2011-2012)

Board Certifications

Neurology

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Dr. Walsh answers all questions and gives you the time needed to make you feel like he's truly concerned for your well being
Dr Walsh explains things so well, I feel confident with his suggested course of action.
Always satisfied with my visits.
Time spent with MD was great . Was not rushed and all of my questions were answered. Due to on going construction parking was delayed .Thank you for passing along that information .
I was very pleased with the care I received and finally received answers to my vision issues!!
Dr Walsh and his team were beyond excellent. Dr Walsh was incredible spending significant time to get to the the root of my problem. Amazing
Dr Walsh explained my eye palsy clearly in layman's terms.
Dr R Walsh was extremely professional and comforting.
Dr. Walsh was very informative and I feel he took his time and wasn't rushed to answer my questions and concerns. So glad he brought up the BEB support group as well.
Everyone I came in contact with at the office was very caring, friendly and helpful. Made my anxiety go away very quickly and they explained things very clearly.
Everyone I saw was excellent.
For my first here they were very thorough with my problem.
Excellent care and communication. Thanks!
Dr Walsh was very informative answered all my questions and concerns
Dr. Walsh took time and explained his findings clearly and concisely.
Dr. Walsh has always been very caring and professional in the time I have been his patient. He is excellent in his profession.
Very satisfied with medical services that were provided. All of the medical personnel thoroughly explained their observations and findings. Recommendations were covered in detail. An overall excellent medical experience.
We were given superior explanation of the issue and next steps.
Dr Walsh is very professional he explain my care in a way I understand and he do an excellent job in guiding my care when he is examining me! The staff is over the top also,thank you all for the excellent care.
Dr The Walsh is amazing. He was is an expert, professional, and provides me options for my condition. I am so lucky I found him!!
Dr. Walsh and his entire staff were so very knowledgeable, helpful, compassionate, and caring. Dr. Walsh is a phenomenal doctor. I am thankful for the care I received.
I felt Dr Walsh was the first doctor that truly understood what my problem was with my eyes,and worked to find the proper treatment to fix them. He was easy to talk with and very caring. He makes me feel that l finally have hope that my problem can be corrected and that's a wonderful feeling to have after going to niumerous doctors without any success!
It was evident the personnel at this facility are top notch. They took their time interviewing my background information and performing the tests during this appointment. Everything dealing with any prognosis and what to expect in the future was explained in great detail. It was an enjoyable visit!
I appreciated that the assistant and doctor had prepared by looking at my chart prior to appointment, and they respected my reaction to hand sanitizer by doing hand washing instead of using sanitizer.
Thanks
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