Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD

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Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Appleton, WI and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in neurosurgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and more.Read his story

Neurospine Center Of Wisconsin

5320 W Michaels Dr

Appleton, WI 54913

Contact Information

(920) 882-0818

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Broken Neck

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more than 88% of peers

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more than 88% of peers

Cranial Trauma

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more than 82% of peers

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Dr. Wascher's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Wascher "Dr. Wascher is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in the care and management of patients with brain tumors, vascular diseases of the brain, and conditions involving the cervical spine and base of the skull. His training and 23 years of experience in the neurosurgical field give him the training and expertise necessary to manage even the most complex neurosurgical conditions involving the brain and cervical spine. Dr. Wascher has the distinction of graduating #1 in his high school, college and medical school classes. After completing medical school, residency, and the rigorous training of a neurosurgical fellowship, he opened his neurosurgical practice in 1992. He has since performed over 1,800 cervical fusions and 500 brain tumor surgeries. He was responsible for introducing stereotactic radiosurgery—a form of surgery that doesn't use a scalpel—to Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Wascher continues to apply his surgical expertise to the treatment of brain tumors, vascular brain disorders, and conditions involving the cervical spinal cord to help patients achieve a better quality of life. He prides himself on educating patients and involving them and their families in the decision-making process. He treats his patients as individuals, giving them the respect and compassion they deserve. Dr. Wascher's surgical results speak for themselves. Over the years, he has diligently collected and documented the outcome of the surgeries he has performed and makes this information publicly available. His complication rate of less than 1% for cervical fusion surgeries is well below the national average, and his survival rate for brain tumor surgery is three times higher than the national average. Because of this exemplary record, patients travel from other states and around the world to benefit from his expertise and experience. Dr. Wascher has been recognized in the Guide to America's Top Surgeons since 2007 and the Best Doctors in America since 2000. He has received more than 30 awards for social and academic excellence and has authored multiple books and articles in the field of neurosurgery. He maintains an active affiliation with Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition and the Fox Valley Brain Tumor Support Group. Dr. Wascher combines his years of neurosurgical experience with a strong dedication to the surgical profession for the benefit of his patients. This dedication shines through in his commitment to providing his patients with the best possible neurosurgical care."

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Wascher "We practice with a simple rule to guide us: treat every patient like family. We want to care for you as we would expect our own loved ones to be cared for. "

4 Specialties

Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Critical Care Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery

1 Board Certifications

Neurosurgery
Accredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*

86 Conditions Treated

Acoustic Neuroma
Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Aneurysm
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Astrocytoma
Benign Astrocytoma
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Tumor
Brainstem Glioma
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebellar Astrocytoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Astrocytoma
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Sprain
Chordoma
Chronic Neck Pain
Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Ear Disorders
Epidural Hematoma
Fracture
Glioma
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Kyphosis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Malignant Astrocytoma
Malignant Glioma
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Neck Bone Trauma
Neck Injuries
Neck Mass
Neck Pain
Neck Tumor
Oligodendroglioma
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiation-Induced Meningioma
Radiculitis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma

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52 Procedures

Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy
Artificial Disc Replacement
Brain Surgery
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Block
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cranial CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Medical Branch Block
Microdiscectomy
Nerve Block, Somatic
Nerve Block, Sympathetic
Nerve Blocks
Neuroplasty
Novalis® Radiosurgery
Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Total Disc Replacement
TrueBeam™ Radiosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Background Check

Malpractice Claims not available

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0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Eastern Illinois University
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1981
Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1985
Loyola U-Foster G McGaw Hosp
Internship Hospital | Completed 1986
Loyola U-Foster G McGaw Hosp
Residency Hospital | Completed 1991
Barrow Neur Inst-St Joseph's Hosp
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1992

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Wascher has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English

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Dr. Wascher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wascher

5.0

Based on 442 reviews

5 Stars	97.73755656108597%	(432)
4 Stars	1.3574660633484164%	(6)
3 Stars	0.22624434389140272%	(1)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	0.6787330316742082%	(3)

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Excellent! Say no more! If there ever could be a great experience having surgery, this is it. The staff, the procedure, the knowledge, it's all there. It all flows together seamlessly there are no worries for the patient at all. The staff and caregivers take care of everything.

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