
Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.D.
Neurologist | Clinical Neurophysiology
700 S Park St Madison WI, 53715About
Dr. Arun Swaminathan practices Neurology and specializes in Epilepsy management. He is currently working at the SSM Health Medical Center in Madison, WI. He works as a general neurologist with special interests in epilepsy and seizure management with EEG and ICU EEG interpretation. He is involved in inpatient and outpatient care of patients and works with adults and children to treat a variety of neurological conditions.
Education and Training
LTMMC, Mumbai, India MBBS / MD 2010
Univ of Kentucky, Lexington Neurology Residency 2016
Univ of Pennsylvania Epilepsy Fellowship 2018
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology (Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Patient Preparedness For Your Visit To The Epilepsy Doctor
Doctors and patients seem to spend less time with each other as the years go by.Increasing patient volumes, need to ensure accurate and detailed patient charts, reviewing external imaging studies and lab results and haggling with insurance adjusters, and discussing prescriptions and refills with...
I have frequent headaches?
these sound like migraines. please consider seeing a neurologist for them. READ MORE
Severe neuropathy cause?
gabapentin can help with neuropathic pain. he probably needs regular sugar control with his insulin as well. READ MORE
Can you take CBD oil with Depakote interactions?
there could be a small interaction between them - please discuss this with your seizure doctor READ MORE
Can a psychologist help a child with autism?
yes - they can be very helpful READ MORE
Epilepsy from fetal alcohol syndrome?
some patients may be candidates for brain surgery if their epilepsy is not controlled by medications alone. READ MORE
At what age does genetic epilepsy start?
depends on the type of epilepsy - some can start by 3-6 years of age while others may start in early-late teens READ MORE
Bad migraine and cannot keep anything down?
benadryl may help with the nausea during migraines READ MORE
Epilepsy Rx for non-epileptic people?
nothing will happen if you take it accidentally - it's a safe medication READ MORE
Can you fix stuttering in a child?
speech therapy or psychotherapy can help - stuttering usually goes away by itself READ MORE
Is it normal to see a neurologist for migraines?
yes it is READ MORE
Epilepsy treatment?
some types of epilepsy can be cured, others can be controlled. READ MORE
Medications for pseudotumor cerebri?
diamox, topamax are some options - they can cause weight loss READ MORE
What should you avoid if you have a brain aneurysm?
see a neurosurgeon or neurologist to get a complete list of precautions READ MORE
Are there any medications for autism?
yes - see a psychiatrist for discussing them READ MORE
Sex and disability?
your MS doctor and a urologist might have some advice to help READ MORE
Can general anesthesia cause issues with the brain?
unlikely READ MORE
Smoking marijuana with ambulatory EEG?
marijuana usually does not affect the EEG but is probably best avoided during the test READ MORE
Is there any way possible to have NF2 (neurofibromatosis type 2) without having any vestibular tumors?
unlikely - there could be other genetic conditions that cause both types of tumors READ MORE
Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary?
some forms of Alzheimer's can be hereditary READ MORE
Multiple sclerosis and alcohol?
depends on the treatment - ask your neurologist for the definite answer READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Neurology and Epilepsy UNMC, Omaha, NE 2018 - 2022
- Consultant Neurologist and Neurophysiologist SSM Health, Madison, WI 2022 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Epilepsy Society
- American Academy of Neurology
Areas of research
epilepsy, neurophysiology, dementia, medical education, quantitative EEG, AI in medicine
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