Dr. Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD | Wauwatosa, WI | Neurological Surgery

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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.

accepting new patients
4.3

36 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English
Medical College of Wisconsin
10 written reviews
1 specialty
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Super efficient visit! Everything was on task and timely

July 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent explanations, answered all my questions, great service

April 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Surgeon Dr Kurpad is a miracle worker

December 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Very thorough and knowledgeable.

October 15th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Is tops. He is approachable, helpful and expert.

January 11th, 2016

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He is a very pleasant doctor. Very kind and will answer all questions. Would recommend

March 9th, 2015

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Waited 50 minutes to see him, spent 5 minutes with me. Basically looked at my MRI and said I was fine. Did not even try to address my symptoms, just looked at the MRI

December 23rd, 2014

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Our grandfather had fallen and was told by Watertown hospital 7 years ago that he would go to a nursing home. Grandfather asked to be trasported to Froedtert in Milwaukee. A life sacing operation by this outstanding and brilliant surgeon saved grandpa's life an he has been married to our grandma and avoided the nursing home because of this genious and excellent primary care doctor - Dr. Krippendorf at Froedtert. They have been married 67 years.

February 27th, 2014

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Only 2 weeks out from surgery but already feel like Dr Kurpad saved my life, quality of life, after fixing a failed back fusion surgery from different surgeon 2 years prior. Very intelligent and great bedside manner. Took my pain seriously and did appropriate tests confirming cause of pain unlike other doctors who told me it's not nerve pain, take ibuprofen, take antidepressant, stretch more, etc. Other doctors should follow his lead and realize that just because a pt continues to work fulltime (they have to) and walk without obvious limping and constant complaining does NOT mean they don't have serious pain. Sometimes it means they've lived with pain soooo long they have adapted to it. I thank God he brought Dr Kurpad into my life.

May 21st, 2013

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Dr Kurpad operated on my back because I had 2 disc's that need correcting. He used screws and rods for this procedure about 2 years ago. I was once addidcted to oxycontin (not b/c of Dr Kurpad) but by Pharmaceutical company's lack of warning on how dangerous this drug is and how hard it is to taper off. Anyway, he did an amazing job. NO MORE PAIN!!! I AM FREE AND I CAN MOW MY LAWN AGAIN. Thanks Dr Kurpad! I recommend him to anyone!

September 21st, 2010

Tosa Health Center

1155 N Mayfair RdWauwatosa, WI 53226

Tel: (414) 955-5990


Dr. Shekar N Kurpad, MD, PhD	Dr. Volodymyr Shponka	Dr. Denis Flores Castillo, MD	Dr. Yashdip Singh Pannu, MD
Neurological Surgery	Hematology	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.3 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.5 (2 Ratings)	3.5 (57 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English, Chinese	Speaks English
Wauwatosa , WI	Milwaukee , WI	Milwaukee , WI	Milwaukee , WI
Med School: University of Tennessee	Med School: Dniepropetrovsk Medical Academy Of Health Ministry Of Ukraine	Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Craniotomy
Glial Cancer (Glioma)
Glioblastoma
Head and Neck Disorder
Laminectomy
Neurosurgery
Spinal Cancer
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin2001

Residency

University Hospitals of Cleveland2001

Medical School

University of TennesseeGraduated in 1998

Duke University School of MedicineGraduated in 1995

Bangalore UniversityGraduated in 1991

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Where is Dr. Shekar Kurpad's office located?: Dr. Shekar Kurpad's office is located at 1155 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226.
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