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Neuropathy Specialists in Milwaukee

BEST Neuropathy Care Near You

At BEST Health System, painful diabetic neuropathy is one of the many conditions we treat with expert care. Our neuropathy specialist works with patients using a range of treatments.

Neuropathy, or nerve damage, occurs when nerves no longer function normally. There are different types of neuropathy. The intensity of symptoms may vary throughout the day and oftentimes be challenging for patients who must manage these harsh symptoms on their own.

If you suffer from the following contact BEST today.

Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes
Tingling or burning feeling
Sharp pains or cramps
Muscle weakness
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Serious foot problems, such as ulcers, infections, and bone and joint damage

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9 out of 10

Patients have substantial, lasting pain relief¹

77%

average pain relief¹

92%

of patients were highly satisfied with the treatment process²

1. Petersen, E, et. al. durability of High-Frequency 10 kHZ Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Refractory to Conventional Treatments. Diabetes Care, November 2021.

2. Most effective treatment for refractory. Source: . Petersen E. et al. Effect of high frequency (10-kHz) spinal cord stimulation in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Neurology Apr 2021

Are You a Candidate For a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

A spinal cord stimulator is a cutting-edge medical device that can reduce nerve pain ideal for painful diabetic neuropathy. Through the use of modern technology, low-level electrical signals move toward the spinal cord to modify pain signals and provide relief for chronic pain conditions.

We offer modern solutions for patients struggling with conditions stemming from a range of neuropathy types. Spinal cord stimulators, sometimes referred to as (SCS), deliver electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses can then block pain signals from being sent to the brain. This allows painful diabetic neuropathy patients to minimize the pain they experience due to their condition.

At BEST, we offer patients diagnostic testing with the SCS device so they can determine whether it is the right option for them. If patients find relief with it, we can implant a permanent device.

When is Spinal Cord Stimulation an Option?

Although not every condition is treatable with a spinal cord stimulator, commonly treated conditions include:

Chronic back and leg pain

Due to age-related conditions.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

Complications related to previous spine surgery.

Arachnoiditis

Painful inflammation of the thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Neuropathy

Related to diabetes.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

A progressive condition that causes pain in the extremities.

Radiculopathy

Nerve damage or injury related to the nerve root or spine.

Meet Our Neuropathy Specialists

Dr. Joseph Reyes earned his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. After graduating, he completed an Anesthesia residency at St. Louis University and a Pain Management fellowship at Tufts University-St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. He is board-certified in both specialties.

He applies traditional and innovative interventional techniques to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Dr. Reyes strives to help his patients learn about their pain and provide education and resources to build their unique treatment plan.

Dr. Thomas Stauss is happy to be a partnered doctor with BEST Health System. He is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin who received his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Having a wide range of innovative treatment options at his disposal allows him to address his patients’ discomfort effectively and improve their quality of life with quality patient care.

It is his goal to provide professional services ethically while respecting the dignity of each patient. Clinical expertise in implanted devices for chronic pain treatment. Recently, Dr Stauss was a principal investigator in two research studies. Among them is a treatment for chronic back and leg pain using neuromodulation, and another for painful diabetic neuropathy using neuromodulation.

Dr. Kostandino Tsoulfas known as “Dr. Dino”, completed his undergraduate training at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee and received his medical degree from Memorial University in Canada. He returned to Wisconsin and completed a residency in family practice at St. Luke’s Hospital.

In a recent study, Dr. Tsoulfas participated as an Investigator using neuromodulation to treat painful diabetic neuropathy. Additionally, Dr. Tsoulfas, MD, has extensive expertise in innovative pain treatments. Dr. Tsoulfas and our team recognize that every patient has unique needs, so we tailor our treatment to meet those needs.

Our pain management specialists offer various treatment options, including sports injury, sciatica, back, neck or cancer pain.

Dr. Mark Aasen was born and raised in Milwaukee and received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He completed his residency training in anesthesiology at Loyola University and returned to Milwaukee to complete a fellowship in pain management at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Aasen is board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology, and was the medical director of Innovative Pain Care in Milwaukee, and he has more than 20 years of pain management experience in the Milwaukee area.

How To Know If Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Treatment Is Right For You?

If you have been experiencing trouble walking or loss of balance, sores or infections that take too long to heal, burning, tingling, numbness, pain, or difficulty sensing temperatures in the feet or hands, and/or swelling of the feet or hands, you may have some form of nerve damage. If you’ve been diagnosed with nerve-related conditions, CRPS or FBSS, you may be a candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulator Treatment.

Our Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center provides many treatments and services based on our patient’s needs. If you are unsure if you have spinal cord stimulator treatment is right for you BEST Health System can help. First, we gather information about your condition and health history, perform an exam, perform diagnostic testing, and then update the patient on the results and treatment options.

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