Neurology

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology

Dr. Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons, M.D., is a vascular neurologist specializing in neurology with over 25 years of experience, primarily serving adult patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including those with complex cerebrovascular conditions. His subspecialty focus encompasses vascular neurology, stroke care, neurological intensive care, and interventional neuroradiology, treating conditions such as brain aneurysms more frequently than peers, cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, Wyburn-Mason

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Vascular Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (MD, 1996)
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Neurology, 2000)
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Stroke, 2001)
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Neurological Intensive Care, 2002)
Fellowship: NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital (Interventional Neuroradiology, 2006)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Conditions & Treatments

Vascular NeurologyNeuroradiologyStrokeClinical NeurophysiologyNeurologyEpilepsy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute
Aurora Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Fitzsimmons treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Fitzsimmons accept Aetna insurance?

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Fitzsimmons practice?

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons practices in Milwaukee, WI with hospital affiliations including Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, and Aurora Health.

What does Dr. Fitzsimmons specialize in?

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Vascular Neurology & Stroke.

How long has Dr. Fitzsimmons been practicing?

Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons has 30+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Fitzsimmons's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (MD, 1996); Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Neurology, 2000); Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Stroke, 2001).