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Dr. Thomas M. Wascher, MD

Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Regenerative Medicine
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin - Appleton Location 5320 W Michaels Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 882-8200

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Brief Intro

Meet Thomas M. Wascher, MD, FACSThomas M. Wascher, MD, FACS is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has received training all over the world for surgical diseases of the nervous system, including brain tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, traumatic brain injury, spinal stenosis and herniated discs, spinal tumors, and reconstruction of the spine after trauma. In addition, he is a leader in the development of stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and spine disorders and has been instrumental in bringing Cyberknife technology to Northeast Wisconsin. During his training , he had the unique experience of working under some of the world’s most respected neurosurgeons in Chicago, Phoenix, Ontario, Yugoslavia and London. Dr. Wascher is also extensively published, with more than 40 abstracts, articles, textbook chapters, and monographs. In addition to his excellent training and research experience, Dr. Wascher has over 30 years of experience performing complex spine and brain surgeries, including more than 3600 cervical fusions. Collectively, Dr. Wascher has an unparalleled level of expertise that makes a significant difference in his surgical outcomes. His careful attention to detail has led to one of the lowest complication rates in the country–less than 1%- -compared to the average complication rate of nearly 8% for anterior cervical surgeries. Additionally, his brain tumor survivals are 2 to 4 times better than national averages. Dr. Wascher has received over 40 academic honors throughout his career, including election to “Best Doctors in America” by his fellow physicians and to “America’s Top Surgeons.” His widespread reputation has made him the neurosurgeon of choice for many medical professionals regionally and nationally, especially for complex problems of the cervical spine.Call The Number Above To Book An Appointment Today!

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Barrow Neurological Institute Phoenix, AZ

RESIDENCY

Loyola University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin - Appleton Location
5320 W Michaels Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Regenerative Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Cervical stenosis
Cervical disc herniation
Cervical Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Trauma
Spinal Degeneration
Spondylolisthesis
Disc Herniation
Disc Herniations -Cervical, thoracic and lumbar
Disc Disorders
Disc Degeneration
Back Pain
Back and Neck Pain
Work-related Injury
Work-Related Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Workplace Injury Pain
Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Myofascial Pain
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Sciatica
Piriformis Syndrome

Procedures Performed

Posterior cervical fusion
Cervical laminectomy
Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
Lumbar discectomy
Cervical Discectomy and Decompression
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
Lumbar laminectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Cervical laminoplasty
Lumbar Disc Surgery
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Decompression Surgery
Cervical Fusions
Lumbar Fusion
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Humana
Centivo
Golden Rule
Medicare
Physicians Mutual
Ascension Health
All Savers Insurance
Health Alliance
HealthPartners
Network Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
WPS Health Plan
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
AARP
Tricare
Travelers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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