Dr. Kamal Thapar, MD
Neurosurgery  | Â
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Age 56
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Dr. Thapar received his medical degree from the University of Calgary. He completed his residency training at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, where he also completed a PhD in pituitary tumor biology. He completed three fellowships in the areas of skull base, pituitary surgery and epilepsy at the University of Toronto, University of Virginia, and Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Dr. Thapar is board certified in Neurosurgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Kamal Thapar, MD
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Dr. Thapar's Experience
Dr. Thapar's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Neurosurgery
- Board certified in Neurosurgery
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- No board actions found
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Specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
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Procedures
- Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Puncture Aspiration
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Calgary School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Los Angeles County University Of Southern California Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Dr. Thapar's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Thapar to family and friends
based on 75 total reviews (19 with comments)
Patient Comments (19)
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-Bruce M. in Altoona, WI | Oct 18, 2017
Western Wisconsin is very fortunate to have such an incredibly talented and compassionate surgeon available to us.
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-Keven ridgway in Altoona, WI | Oct 11, 2017
i am beyond blessed to have this medical team.
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-M.K. in Altoona, WI | Oct 08, 2017
Dr. Thapar and his team were wonderful. They were very friendly and courteous. My family was very impressed with them. Thank you.
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-Randy bjork in Altoona, WI | Aug 24, 2017
Outstanding care.
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-T.A. in Altoona, WI | Aug 17, 2017
Dr. Thapar and his team are exceptional in both patient care, but also keeping the family informed. I have had two surgeries performed by Dr. Thapar and can honestly say, his bedside manner, and the way he takes the time to explain and answer questions, is second to none. He is by far an outstanding doctor and it shows in the care he provides from beginning to end.
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-K.B. in Altoona, WI | Aug 17, 2017
Everyone was great. Felt they were very good at their job and cared. I do not think there was anything they could have done better.
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-Robert C Mathews in Altoona, WI | Jun 17, 2017
I could not be Happier with My experience . All the staff are wonderful. My DR. is WORLD CLASS I am very lucky to have him.
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-Carrie366 in Altoona, WI | May 26, 2017
I can not express how grateful i am to the staff here.
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-Rene08035 in Altoona, WI | Jan 09, 2017
I cannot say enough about Dr. Thapar and his team! They all go above and beyond expectations. They are caring and compassionate. Dr. Thapar sits down with you and listens to you! He makes you feel calm and comforted, and explains every step of your treatment plan. He is extremely brilliant and talented and I trust him completely. Thank you all for your kindness and compassion.
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-Donna973 in Altoona, WI | Jan 05, 2017
The level of expertise, communication, and compassion I received from Dr. Thapar and his staff was and is far beyond any care I have encountered in healthcare. After speaking to several doctors, I confidently chose the Wisconsin Brain and Spine Center from my complicated and life changing back surgery. I cannot thank them enough for their care and compassion.
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-Dennis15 in Altoona, WI | Dec 17, 2016
Really pleased with the quick and confident diagnosis and results of surgery.
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-Jordyn329 in Altoona, WI | Oct 06, 2016
Dr. Thapar is very easy to understand and explains everything extremly well.
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-D B in Pepin, WI | Jul 19, 2016
very down to earth, but also extremely knowledgable and explains in terms that you can totally understand. Felt I was in very good hands during my surgery.
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-Frances in Wheeler, WI | May 13, 2016
excellent skills and also patient bedside manner
sometimes longer wait time for scheduled appointment due to business of clinic
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-Troy5032 in Altoona, WI | Apr 19, 2016
Great job TY !
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-Anna in Altoona, WI | Mar 11, 2016
He is very caring and very stern, I was the naughty one, I did not tell him of all the meds I was on which caused me a seizure, again my fault. He is very caring I felt the love he is almost like a dad when he is deceived, very stern as well as he should be. Any problems I have had I called and got a answer even if I didn't like it. He is also very much a nice guy good bedside manor. Don't hesitate to have him as your surgeon.
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-Jesse9083 in Altoona, WI | Feb 12, 2016
Excellent care. Thank you!
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-Darla871 in Altoona, WI | Jan 28, 2016
very caring and wanting to assist to get back to a normal life.
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-Gordon in Glen Flora, WI | Jan 08, 2016
Dr. Thapar performed two surgeries on me in the last three weeks, a cervical spine fusion and a lower lumbar laminectomy. He explained things so well, gave me all of the options, quoted statistics if they were available, tried non-surgical treatment first and treated me like an individual. I am so impressed with both he and his two PA's, who are also very involved with patient care. The only down side is that an excellent surgeon like Dr. Thapar has a busy practice, so seeing him is difficult
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