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Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS

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(47 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, deep brain stimulation (DBS), tremors, and more.

900 N. 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 805-5400

Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS is a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

900 N. 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Some issues Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS can help you with:

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.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

cranial surgery	17
doctor visit	37
implant surgery	21
neurostimulator lead placement	16
neurostimulator replacement	22

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cranial surgery	20
doctor visit	72
implant surgery	37
neurostimulator lead placement	19
neurostimulator replacement	23

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67
implant surgery	46
neurostimulator replacement	32
spinal procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	88
implant surgery	39
neurostimulator replacement	25

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	61
implant surgery	53
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	39
spinal procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	33
implant surgery	39
neurostimulator replacement	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

doctor visit	55
implant surgery	40
neurostimulator replacement	23
spinal procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	149
implant surgery	78
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	64
spinal procedures	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI were implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement, spinal procedures and cranial surgery.

catheterization	11
cranial surgery	18
doctor visit	71
implant surgery	44
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	30
spinal procedures	21
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	11
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	0
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at The University of Western Ontario Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurosurgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1992)

Residency: The University of Western Ontario Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: Neurosurgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 47 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter A. Pahapill, MD, PhD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,566 ACTIVA $599	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $452	SYNCHROMED $415	INTELLIS $389	RESTORE $201	Other $509
Abbott Laboratories	$1,766 Axium INS DRG IPG $526	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $362	SCS IPGs $232	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $190	DBS IPGs $130	Other $326
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,568 PAIN MANAGEMENT $790	GENERAL DBS $273	GENERAL - THERAPIES $200	SPECTRA SYSTEM $117	Precision $112	Other $76
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,197 Neuro-Chronic Pain $1,197
MRI Interventions, Inc.	$1,009 ClearPoint System $1,009
Other	$1,492 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $405	GABLOFEN 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS $251	Senza $112	Accell Evo3 $108	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $51	Other $564

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,355
Travel and Lodging	$1,192
Grant	$500
Honoraria	$350
Consulting Fee	$200

Biography

Dr. Peter Pahapill is a specialist in neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Pahapill include tremors, torticollis, and dystonia. He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Milwaukee, WI. He attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with The University of Western Ontario.

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