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Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, skull base surgery, brain tumor, and more.

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

(608) 915-0900

Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS is a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UW Health.

Office Locations

2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

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UW Health

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

(608) 915-0900

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
vascular procedures	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), endarterectomy and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
endarterectomy	13
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vascular procedures	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	204

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	28
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	214
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
vascular procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
vascular procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated as a neurosurgeon in Madison, WI were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), endarterectomy and neck surgery.

doctor visit	158
endarterectomy	13
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
vascular procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	93
Male	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	6
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UW Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,489 None $443	NEURO $441	MAXFACE $412	Universal Neuro $192
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$32 PREPOPIK $32
Shire North American Group Inc	$15 PENTASA $15

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,186
Food and Beverage	$350

Biography

Dr. Robert Dempsey is a general surgery and neurosurgery specialist in Madison, WI. Areas of expertise for Dr. Dempsey include brain aneurysm, skull base surgery, and stroke. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Dempsey trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for his residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UW Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Dempsey, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

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