Jeffrey Helgager, MD

  • Pathology

About

Jeffrey Helgager, MD, is a UW Health pathologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

As a neuropathologist, Dr. Helgager specializes in diagnosing diseases of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves by examining tissue, cells and bodily fluids under a microscope.

Dr. Helgager works closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons and other specialists to provide accurate, timely diagnoses that guide treatment for patients with neurological conditions. His clinical interests include the evaluation of brain and spinal cord tumors, neurodegenerative diseases and neuromuscular disorders. He is committed to advancing patient care through precise diagnostic techniques and collaboration across specialties.

Languages spoken
  • English

Education & credentials

Board certifications
  • Anatomic Pathology
  • Neuropathology
Medical School
  • Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
Fellowships
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Residencies
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA