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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Carl E. Stafstrom, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Chief of Pediatric Neurology at American Family Children’s Hospital. His medical interests include childhood epilepsy, headache, neonatal neurology, developmental delay and dietary approaches to epilepsy management. Dr. Stafstrom's teaching interests consist of educating medical students and residents in Pediatric Neurology. He serves as the Director of the Neurology Clerkship, Coordinator of Neurology electives and mentor for medical students.
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Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic
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 (608) 263-6420
(800) 323-8942
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American Family Children's Hospital
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Pediatric Neuro/Oncology Clinic
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(608) 263-6420
(800) 323-8942
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American Family Children's Hospital
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Pediatric Neurocutaneous Clinic
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(608) 263-6420
(800) 323-8942
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American Family Children's Hospital
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Pediatric Neurology Clinic
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(608) 890-6500
(800) 323-8942
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UW Hospital and Clinics
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Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.
Electroencephalogram (EEG), Lumbar Puncture, Neurology Clinic Skin Biopsy, Video EEG
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| Languages Spoken |
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English
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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Professional Certifications and Education
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| Board Certification |
Neurology
Child Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
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| Fellowship |
Boston Children's Hospital
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| Residency |
Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
University of Washington, Seattle
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| Internship |
University of Washington, Seattle
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| Medical School |
University of Washington, Seattle, 1985
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Meriter Hospital
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| Research |
Dr. Stafstrom's research currently consists of mechanisms of epileptogenesis and neuronal excitability in the developing brain, effects of seizures in the developing brain on subsequent cognitive function and seizure susceptibility, dietary approaches to epilepsy management, and children's self-perception of neurologic disorders through art. |
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