
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...
regarding transmission of disease
None whatsoever. READ MORE
Ocular pherangeal muscular dystrophy
An ophthalmologist or neuromuscular specialist/neurologist should be able to help you. READ MORE
I'm a lgmd muscular dystrophy patient and can you help me please and please suggest protein and vitamins tablets?
See a neurologist for advice. READ MORE
Can a drop in sodium levels be responsible for confusion and hallucinations?
Yes, a neurologist might be able to help. Low sodium can cause confusion and hallucinations. READ MORE
DaTscan
yes READ MORE
Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple tests may be needed to make a diagnosis of MS. A lumbar puncture would be one of them, but by itself would be insufficient. READ MORE
Should I see a neurologist or orthopedist for back pain?
Yes, either one would be fine. READ MORE
Antipsychotic?
There are different types of antipsychotics available. Please discuss this with your neurologist and psychiatrist to have them help you get the correct medication. READ MORE
Autoimmune conditions?
no READ MORE
How do you stay confident with Tourettes?
Working with a psychiatrist or therapist would help you do that. READ MORE
What kind of treatments should I seek for my persistent headaches?
A neurologist might be able to help you. READ MORE
Can you straighten scoliosis without surgery?
Mild cases of scoliosis may respond to the use of back braces or exercise. Please discuss with an orthopedician for further details. READ MORE
Does epilepsy cause anger issues?
Epilepsy and anger issues often go together. Please discuss this with his neurologist for more assistance. READ MORE
Why do I have thoughts about murdering people even though I would never act on it?
Please see a psychiatrist for discussing this in more detail. READ MORE
What causes abnormal behaviors in adolescents?
A psychiatrist might be able to help you with this. READ MORE
Alzheimer's
A neurologist or psychiatrist might be able to help. READ MORE
Are these symptoms the impact of the accident or another cause?
These could be from the accident causing a brain injury. Please see a doctor to discuss it in more detail. READ MORE
Can overexertion result in spondylolysis?
Yes, it can. READ MORE
How long does nerve pain last after a stroke?
Nerve pain after a stroke can last for weeks to months or even years in some cases. Consider discussing pain management with your neurologist as they may have options to help you. READ MORE
Personality disorder?
Most people with personality disorders will have normal looking brain scans. 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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