
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...
What is the treatment for stuttering?
generally counseling and speech therapy can help READ MORE
Bethanachol (Urecholine) use in Lewey Body Dementia patients?
it can help some patients READ MORE
Does weight gain or cigarettes or video games effect eplicate seizures?
cigarettes have a small risk of triggering seizures. video games if played in dark rooms or with flashing lights or late at night with sleep deprivation can trigger seizures READ MORE
What doctor should you see for a stroke?
yes READ MORE
World renowned movement disorder specialist?
Columbia and Rutgers have excellent specialists READ MORE
Scared of ALS?
ALS is unlikely to occur at your age READ MORE
Covid vaccine reaction?
if you had GBS after the first dose, then it's better to avoid more doses. talk to your family doctor READ MORE
Can a seizure cause permanent damage?
it can READ MORE
Can you open doors while having a wandering seizure?
it is possible READ MORE
NetiPot usage?
clean water should prevent that READ MORE
Neurosyphilis diagnosis?
it suggests that you probably need treatment for active neurosyphilis - please discuss this with your neurologist READ MORE
MRI results?
it seems to be a brain tumor - please discuss this with your doctor READ MORE
DNA testing for mental health issues?
there are no DNA tests for mental health READ MORE
Do neurologists handle epilepsy?
yes READ MORE
Lower leg pain?
You may need tests to study the nerves in your legs or lower back. Please talk to your physician about seeing a neurologist. READ MORE
What can I take for severe vertigo?
Meclizine, hydroxyzine, betahistine, or benadryl may all be useful options. Consider seeing a neurologist of ENT doctor for assistance. READ MORE
Head pains?
You may need to see a neurologist to help you get to the bottom of this problem. READ MORE
Brain scan?
It means that the finding was present on and off in the frontal region and was there almost all the time, hence the use of the word continuous. READ MORE
Tegretol medicine for Epilepsy & Memory Loss?
Your memory loss could be from your chronic epilepsy or from the use of the topamax. Please discuss this with your doctor. READ MORE
Do physiatrists treat scoliosis?
They might be able to help. It is possible that you might need to see an orthopedist as well. 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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Nearby Providers
- Michael D. Snyder700 South Park Street Madison Wisconsin 53715
- Dr. Mary Zupanc MD600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792
- Dr. Meredith M Schultz MD600 HIGHLAND AVE MADISON WI 53792
- Dr. Jenny P Liao MD600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792
- Dr. David B Niemann MD600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792
- Bryan Atkinson MD700 S PARK ST MADISON WI 53715
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600 HIGHLAND AVENUE MADISON WI 53792