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“I want to use my knowledge and skills to help my patients improve their quality of life.”

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Neurologist Dr. Kate Spangler specializes in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia, tics, Huntington disease and ataxia.  


“Neurology encompasses diseases of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves,” Dr. Spangler said.

Dr. Spangler specializes in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia, tics, Huntington disease and ataxia. She has participated in clinical research for treating Parkinson’s disease and is trained in using deep brain stimulation techniques. She also has special training in the use of BOTOX® to treat facial spasms, spasticity, dystonia and other movement disorders.

She became interested in neurology at an early age. Her father had Parkinson’s disease. “I know how neurological disease can affect how you live,” she said. “It can be devastating for both the patients and their families. I like being an advocate for my patients.”

A Wausau native, Dr. Spangler feels fortunate to practice medicine at Marshfield Clinic Health System, an institution she’s known and respected her whole life. Dr. Spangler is married and has two daughters. She loves gardening and being outdoors, and is an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. 

Dr. Spangler earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where she completed her Neurology Residency and Movement Disorder Fellowship. She has been an assistant professor there since 2010.

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  • Medical School
    Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI, United States, M.D. 2005

    Residency
    Medical College of Wisconsin - Hospitals & Clinics Milwaukee, WI, United States, Neurology 2009

    Fellowship
    Medical College of Wisconsin - Hospitals & Clinics Milwaukee, WI, United States, Movement Disorders 2010

  • Professional Societies
    Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society American Academy of Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology American Medical Association Movement Disorder Society Wisconsin Neurosurgical Society

    Board Certifications
    Neurology: 2009

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

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My likelihood of recommending this provider

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May 5, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very caring, reassuring & knowledgeable.
May 9, 2022
Katie is the best! I have already recommended her
May 18, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Spangler to others.
May 31, 2022
We loved Katie Spangler. Feel we are in great hands. Knowledgeable, caring, invested in his care. So thorough!!
June 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is WONDERFUL!!!
August 5, 2022
Katie Spangler is wonderful!!! What an asset for Parkinson's care!
August 5, 2022
I have referred several patient to Dr. Katie Spangler. She is an asset to your facility & I'm blessed to have her as my neurologist!
August 12, 2022
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Katie Spangler treating my husband.
November 3, 2022
She is a wonderful doctor and is always helpful & caring!
November 16, 2022
Good job.
November 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very knowledgeable and truly understands what I am dealing with. Even though I don't always follow what the norm of what I should be experiencing. She always listens. Her approach is excellent! I totally agree.
May 5, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very caring, reassuring & knowledgeable.
May 9, 2022
Katie is the best! I have already recommended her
May 18, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Spangler to others.
May 31, 2022
We loved Katie Spangler. Feel we are in great hands. Knowledgeable, caring, invested in his care. So thorough!!
June 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is WONDERFUL!!!
August 5, 2022
Katie Spangler is wonderful!!! What an asset for Parkinson's care!
August 5, 2022
I have referred several patient to Dr. Katie Spangler. She is an asset to your facility & I'm blessed to have her as my neurologist!
August 12, 2022
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Katie Spangler treating my husband.
November 3, 2022
She is a wonderful doctor and is always helpful & caring!
November 16, 2022
Good job.
November 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very knowledgeable and truly understands what I am dealing with. Even though I don't always follow what the norm of what I should be experiencing. She always listens. Her approach is excellent! I totally agree.
May 5, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very caring, reassuring & knowledgeable.
May 9, 2022
Katie is the best! I have already recommended her
May 18, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Spangler to others.
May 31, 2022
We loved Katie Spangler. Feel we are in great hands. Knowledgeable, caring, invested in his care. So thorough!!
June 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is WONDERFUL!!!
August 5, 2022
Katie Spangler is wonderful!!! What an asset for Parkinson's care!
August 5, 2022
I have referred several patient to Dr. Katie Spangler. She is an asset to your facility & I'm blessed to have her as my neurologist!
August 12, 2022
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Katie Spangler treating my husband.
November 3, 2022
She is a wonderful doctor and is always helpful & caring!
November 16, 2022
Good job.
November 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very knowledgeable and truly understands what I am dealing with. Even though I don't always follow what the norm of what I should be experiencing. She always listens. Her approach is excellent! I totally agree.
November 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very knowledgeable and truly understands what I am dealing with. Even though I don't always follow what the norm of what I should be experiencing. She always listens. Her approach is excellent! I totally agree.
November 16, 2022
Good job.
November 3, 2022
She is a wonderful doctor and is always helpful & caring!
August 12, 2022
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Katie Spangler treating my husband.
August 5, 2022
I have referred several patient to Dr. Katie Spangler. She is an asset to your facility & I'm blessed to have her as my neurologist!
August 5, 2022
Katie Spangler is wonderful!!! What an asset for Parkinson's care!
June 29, 2022
Dr. Spangler is WONDERFUL!!!
May 31, 2022
We loved Katie Spangler. Feel we are in great hands. Knowledgeable, caring, invested in his care. So thorough!!
May 18, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Spangler to others.
May 9, 2022
Katie is the best! I have already recommended her
May 5, 2022
Dr. Spangler is very caring, reassuring & knowledgeable.

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