Academic/University ProgramTelehealth
Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Concussion Clinic
📍 Milwaukee
Neuropsychology/CognitiveRehabilitation/Brain InjuryMultidisciplinary Concussion
Concussion specialist
Kate Essad MD
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Telehealth available · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Kate Essad, MD is a Neurology specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a subspecialty focus in Sports Neurology / Concussion. They see patients at Aurora Health Care, part of Aurora Health Care. Their role there is Lead, Aurora Concussion Care Team.
Concussion work here covers Sports Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Headache and mTBI. In this directory the listing sits under Headache/Migraine and Rehabilitation/Brain Injury.
The practice sees athletes and adults, and telehealth appointments are available.
This Aurora Health Care concussion program is led by Dr. Kate Essad, a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in sports neurology and additional background in exercise science and sports psychology. The site notes she is fellowship-trained in sports neurology and experienced in assessing and treating athletes of all levels, including elite competitors. Care focuses on identifying underlying causes of lingering symptoms and helping patients safely return to activity.
Services
Headache/MigraineRehabilitation/Brain Injury
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionPost-Concussion SyndromeHeadachemTBI
Details
Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyNeurology
PracticeAurora Health Care - Sports Neurology / Concussion
Health systemAurora Health Care
RoleLead, Aurora Concussion Care Team
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Kate Essad in Milwaukee usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- the 6-step return-to-play protocol — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- why symptoms persist for months after a concussion — When symptoms outlast the expected window, and what actually shortens them.
- concussion ICD-10 coding quick reference — F07.81 and the related S06.0X codes, for clinicians and billing teams.
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