Melisa Carrasco McCaul, MD

Melisa Carrasco McCaul, MD, is a UW Health Kids neurologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in caring for children with neurological conditions, with a focus on patients who are hospitalized and need specialized neurological care.

Dr. Carrasco McCaul evaluates and treats children with a wide range of neurological conditions, including seizures, epilepsy, headaches, movement disorders and other disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. She works closely with children and their families to understand their symptoms, determine the cause of neurological problems and develop individualized treatment plans.

As part of the hospital-based neurology team, Dr. Carrasco McCaul collaborates with pediatricians, intensivists, surgeons and other specialists to provide coordinated care for children with complex or acute neurological conditions. She is committed to helping families understand their child's condition and treatment options while providing compassionate care during what can be a stressful hospital experience.