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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

    NPI
    1417038084

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.9
out of 5 (136 ratings, 20 comments)
4.9
Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
5.0
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.9
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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October 12, 2023
Very good and patient takes time to listen
November 12, 2023
Treatments are very important to me care is wonderful.
November 26, 2023
Dr. Spangler always listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, and is informative, helpful, and empathetic.
January 5, 2024
Dr. Spangler is excellent!
January 29, 2024
Dr Spangler is great. She listens carefully, is friendly and welcoming.
February 1, 2024
She is great.
February 1, 2024
Dr. Spangler is very caring, knowledgeable and very easy to discuss issues with.
February 5, 2024
Always a good visit.
February 22, 2024
Dr. Spangler listens to me, and we talk about the care she provides.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Spangler's staff is outstanding.
March 28, 2024
Katie Spangler is a jewel for your clinic. I run a support group & am always sending Parkinson's people to her.
April 5, 2024
Wonderful care. Very understanding. Willing to listen.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Katie Spangler is exceptional... she is priceless!
May 22, 2024
I have sent a number of _____ patients to Katie.
May 27, 2024
Awesome!
July 16, 2024
Katie ALWAYS listens and discusses issues & solutions.
August 13, 2024
Doctor took time to explain and administer care.
February 19, 2024
Have been glad for years of her care & discussions.
November 24, 2023
I would recommend Dr Spangler but getting in to see her would be extremely difficult.
September 20, 2024
Good.
September 20, 2024
Good.
November 24, 2023
I would recommend Dr Spangler but getting in to see her would be extremely difficult.
February 19, 2024
Have been glad for years of her care & discussions.
October 12, 2023
Very good and patient takes time to listen
November 12, 2023
Treatments are very important to me care is wonderful.
November 26, 2023
Dr. Spangler always listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, and is informative, helpful, and empathetic.
January 5, 2024
Dr. Spangler is excellent!
January 29, 2024
Dr Spangler is great. She listens carefully, is friendly and welcoming.
February 1, 2024
She is great.
February 1, 2024
Dr. Spangler is very caring, knowledgeable and very easy to discuss issues with.
February 5, 2024
Always a good visit.
February 22, 2024
Dr. Spangler listens to me, and we talk about the care she provides.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Spangler's staff is outstanding.
March 28, 2024
Katie Spangler is a jewel for your clinic. I run a support group & am always sending Parkinson's people to her.
April 5, 2024
Wonderful care. Very understanding. Willing to listen.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Katie Spangler is exceptional... she is priceless!
May 22, 2024
I have sent a number of _____ patients to Katie.
May 27, 2024
Awesome!
July 16, 2024
Katie ALWAYS listens and discusses issues & solutions.
August 13, 2024
Doctor took time to explain and administer care.
October 12, 2023
Very good and patient takes time to listen
November 12, 2023
Treatments are very important to me care is wonderful.
November 24, 2023
I would recommend Dr Spangler but getting in to see her would be extremely difficult.
November 26, 2023
Dr. Spangler always listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, and is informative, helpful, and empathetic.
January 5, 2024
Dr. Spangler is excellent!
January 29, 2024
Dr Spangler is great. She listens carefully, is friendly and welcoming.
February 1, 2024
She is great.
February 1, 2024
Dr. Spangler is very caring, knowledgeable and very easy to discuss issues with.
February 5, 2024
Always a good visit.
February 19, 2024
Have been glad for years of her care & discussions.
February 22, 2024
Dr. Spangler listens to me, and we talk about the care she provides.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Spangler's staff is outstanding.
March 28, 2024
Katie Spangler is a jewel for your clinic. I run a support group & am always sending Parkinson's people to her.
April 5, 2024
Wonderful care. Very understanding. Willing to listen.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Katie Spangler is exceptional... she is priceless!
May 22, 2024
I have sent a number of _____ patients to Katie.
May 27, 2024
Awesome!
July 16, 2024
Katie ALWAYS listens and discusses issues & solutions.
August 13, 2024
Doctor took time to explain and administer care.
September 20, 2024
Good.
September 20, 2024
Good.
August 13, 2024
Doctor took time to explain and administer care.
July 16, 2024
Katie ALWAYS listens and discusses issues & solutions.
May 27, 2024
Awesome!
May 22, 2024
I have sent a number of _____ patients to Katie.
April 16, 2024
Dr. Katie Spangler is exceptional... she is priceless!
April 5, 2024
Wonderful care. Very understanding. Willing to listen.
March 28, 2024
Katie Spangler is a jewel for your clinic. I run a support group & am always sending Parkinson's people to her.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Spangler's staff is outstanding.
February 22, 2024
Dr. Spangler listens to me, and we talk about the care she provides.
February 19, 2024
Have been glad for years of her care & discussions.
February 5, 2024
Always a good visit.
February 1, 2024
She is great.
February 1, 2024
Dr. Spangler is very caring, knowledgeable and very easy to discuss issues with.
January 29, 2024
Dr Spangler is great. She listens carefully, is friendly and welcoming.
January 5, 2024
Dr. Spangler is excellent!
November 26, 2023
Dr. Spangler always listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, and is informative, helpful, and empathetic.
November 24, 2023
I would recommend Dr Spangler but getting in to see her would be extremely difficult.
November 12, 2023
Treatments are very important to me care is wonderful.
October 12, 2023
Very good and patient takes time to listen

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