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Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD

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(232 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Medical College of Wisconsin (1993)

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), tremors, restless leg syndrome, and more.

900 NORTH 92ND STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

(414) 805-5400

Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD is a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

900 NORTH 92ND STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

(414) 805-5400

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

In The News

“By using a patch, patients can obtain a "steady state" of a drug, said the study s lead author, Karen Blindauer, an assistant professor of neurology and director of the movement-disorders program...”—"SKIN PATCH SHOWS PROMISE FOR CONTROLLING PARKINSON S", Orlando Sentinel, December 2003

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

In 2023, Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD performed more chemodenervation for cervical dystonia procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	595
hospital care	114
injections	53
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	707
hospital care	205
injections	54
inpatient care	205
minimally invasive procedures	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	62
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	837
hospital care	76
injections	159
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	159

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	66
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	723
hospital care	14
injections	146
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	146

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	892
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	100
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	624
hospital care	21
injections	152
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	53
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	682
hospital care	26
injections	206
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	206

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	66
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	649
hospital care	43
injections	222
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	222

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	56
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	668
hospital care	27
injections	229
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	229

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	48
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	395
hospital care	58
injections	217
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	217

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	37
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	431
hospital care	68
injections	202
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	42
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	406
hospital care	21
injections	194
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	194

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	32
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated as a neurologist in MILWAUKEE, WI were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	610
hospital care	61
injections	166
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	242
Male	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	424
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
85 and over	51
75 to 84	159
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (1993)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 232 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in MILWAUKEE, WI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Blindauer was attentive and clearly knows her stuff. I've been to other doctors but they didn't reiterate what I'm going through, and she definitely did. She offered other options beyond medications if/once they don't work. I told her I appreciated her listening to me when I left, but it was really that she knew exactly what I was experiencing from day-to-day, and that has never happened before.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-30

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Dr. Blindaur has been my neurologist for many many years, but this visit was for a new issue. I had a lot of questions which she answered with her usual clarity, knowledge, and professionalism. She is an outstanding doctor and just as I am lucky to have her as my physician, I would recommend her to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Blindauer always listens to me and makes practical suggestions for my care.at this appt I needed her to write a letter for my SSDI case which was only two days away. She had the letter completed first thing in the morning. I appreciated her promptness.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-18

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Dr Blindauer is by far the best neurologist that I have received care and treatment. She is incredibly focused on my well-being, is very personable, caring, and is a blessing to me and anyone who will seek her as their neurologist.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Our whole family gets to hear her comments. I am 80, recently diagnosed w/ Parkinson's and my daughter lives in Colorado. My daughter takes part by phone and that's really appreciated.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The diagnosis I received was life altering. I would've loved to of seen or heard about support groups, knowing that I'm not alone out there would help.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Blindauer discussed the relevant problems and we came up with a good solution. She made appropriate referral. She is excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Blindauer was very diligent in providing me with the names of movement specialists to see after we move to Arizona.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am very happy with the care I received at my appointment. I would highly recommend Dr. Blindauer.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I waited 9 months to see Karen. It was worth the wait. She was amazing and so too her staff. Bravo!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$83 ACTIVA $83

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$83

Research Payments

Dr. Karen A. Blindauer, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $171,925.

Biography

Dr. Karen Blindauer is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Blindauer include hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and tourette syndrome. She is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Blindauer graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her practice in Milwaukee, WI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.