Nathan T. Zwagerman

Nathan T. Zwagerman, MD is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he has been affiliated since 2017. He serves as Director of Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery and Director of the Residency Program in the Department of Neurosurgery. His clinical focus includes pituitary tumors, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve disorders.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine (2010)
  • Residency in Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2011–2017)
  • Two-year Fellowship in Endoscopic and Open Cranial Base Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014–2016)

Dr. Zwagerman’s research emphasizes patient outcomes following endoscopic skull base surgery and innovations in peripheral nerve repair. His recent publications center on chordoma management, acromegaly treatment, and surgical techniques for skull base pathologies.

Key research trends from his publications include:

• Skull base tumor outcomes
• Endoscopic surgical innovations
• Pituitary disorder management
• Patient quality-of-life assessments
• Complication prevention in neurosurgery
• Comparative studies of surgical approaches

Scientific Awards:

• Student's Golden Heart Award (Wayne State University, 2010)
• AANS Synthes Skull Base Award (2016)
• AANS First Place Peripheral Nerve Eposter Award (2017)

He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and the Neuroscience Center in Milwaukee, WI. His clinical programs include the Brain & Spine Tumor Program, Neuro-Oncology, and Pituitary Disorders.