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600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-263-5442
Fax+1 734-763-7551
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Summary
- Dr. Melisa Carrasco McCaul is a pediatric neurologist based in Madison, WI, with subspecialties in epilepsy and neonatal neurocritical care. She completed her medical education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by pediatrics and neurology residencies, and fellowships in neonatal neurology and epilepsy at prestigious institutions including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on pediatric epilepsy and neonatal neurology, resulting in several publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Carrasco McCaul has been recognized with awards for her research and clinical excellence, such as the Society for Pediatric Research House Officer Award and the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Epilepsy, 2020 - 2021
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal Neurosciences, 2019 - 2020
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurology, 2016 - 2019
University of MarylandResidency, Pediatrics, 2014 - 2016
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2021 - 2029
WI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2019 - 2023
MD State Medical License 2019 - 2020
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Society for Pediatric Research House Officer Award (Research Category) Presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Baltimore, MD, 2019
- Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence Johns Hopkins Hospital, Div. Pediatric Neurology, 2019
- Outstanding Young Investigator—Trainee Award Hershey Conference on Developmental Brain Injury, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsNeuromonitoring practices for neonates with congenital heart disease: a scoping review.Andrea C Pardo, Melisa Carrasco, Pia Wintermark, Denise Nunes, Valerie Y Chock
Pediatric Research. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsLacosamide Boluses Decreased Seizure Burden and Were Well Tolerated in Neonates With Acute Seizures: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series.Tess I Jewell, Melisa Carrasco, David A Hsu, Andrew T Knox
Journal of Child Neurology. 2025-02-01 - A Comparison of Treatment Practices for Newborn Seizure Management Across Level II and III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the United States.Jacky A Dickman, Jennifer C Keene, Niranjana Natarajan, Lindsey A Morgan, Melisa Carrasco
Pediatric Neurology. 2024-12-01
Press Mentions
WebMDDecember 4th, 2020
Professional Memberships
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- Child Neurology SocietyMember
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- Newborn Brain SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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