Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery
Professor; Senior Associate Dean, Neuroscience; Founding Director, Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS)
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About

Dr. Shekar Kurpad specializes in the treatment of a wide variety of spinal and cranial disorders. His expertise lies in the surgery for malignant brain tumors, degenerative disease of the spine, tumors of the spine, spine trauma and skull base tumors, and minimally invasive methods for the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Shekar Kurpad has extensive research experience in both brain tumor biology and spinal cord injury and has authored several peer reviewed publications and book chapters in these areas. As the recipient of the prestigious Van Wagenen fellowship from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, he conducted cellular transplantation research for spinal cord injury at the internationally recognized Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. He runs a laboratory at the Medical College of Wisconsin with international collaborators for the study of spinal cord injury.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation
Spine Surgery
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Back Pain
Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine
Disc Herniations
Neck Pain
Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Tumors
Spinal Degenerative Disease
Spinal Disorders
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Infection
Spinal Stenosis and Instability

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

1155 N. Mayfair Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Tosa Health Center

Education & Training

Bangalore University - Bangalore - India - Doctor of Medicine - (1991)

Duke University School of Medicine - Durham - NC - Doctor of Philosophy - (1995)

University Hospitals of Cleveland - OH - Residency in Neurological Surgery - (1995-2001)

University of Tennessee - Memphis - Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery - (1998)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Spinal Surgery - (2001)

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Dr. Kurpad, is a personable and skilled surgeon. I trust him completely with my care. His staff is wonderful too.
Wonderful excellant Dr...
Dr Kurpad did a great job of explaining my spine issues and what needed to be done to address them.
Dr Kurpad is one of the most outstanding Doctors in his profession. As smart and intelligent as a doctor can be. He has saved me from years of pain and suffering.
Good experience, got in ahead of time, Doctor very clear in his assessment and good plan for treatment
Excellent explanations, answered all my questions, great service
Completely confident in Dr Kurpad
I rate my visit at 100% knowledge, caring, concern, and efficiency and respect. I highly recommend this doctor, PA and their entire staff. Thank you so much for how I was talked to, caring and giving me the information I needed to make an informative decision on my health
Fantastic.
Surgeon Dr Kurpad is a miracle worker
Very thorough and knowledgeable.
Dr. Kurpad is outstanding - excellent communication skills, medical expertise, and genuine interest and empathy for me as a patient. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Kurpad on my side to deal with significant spinal issues.
Everyone worked very well together
I was impressed with how quickly I was able to get a second opinion by Dr Kurpad and availability of getting in for surgical treatment. His level of knowledge and concern for the level of my pain and spine status is above and beyond the typical care I've received by other medical providers.
The doctor treated me very well, the nurse practitioner left something to be desired.
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