THE HEADACHE CLINICS featuring: The Comprehensive Headache Center Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare( part of Ascension) Franklin, Wisconsin
The Comprehensive Headache Center was established around 2004. Since that time the clinic has undergone changes in terms of leadership and location. It is now operated by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare( part of Ascension) in Franklin, Wisconsin.
The following is based on an interview with Ashley Holdridge, DO, who assumed the role as Medical Director in August, 2015. Previously, Doctor Holdridge completed the Seymour Diamond, MD, Fellowship in Headache Medicine at Loyola University Chicago / Stritch School of Medicine and the Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago in 2015.
Doctor Holdridge attended medical school at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Downers Grove, IL. She completed her neurology residency at The University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Holdridge received her Board certification in Neurology in 2014, and subspecialty certification in Headache Medicine from the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties in 2016. Also, in 2016, she received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation. Dr. Holdridge is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the National Headache Foundation.
The other members of the staff include Martha Aregbesola, ANP-BC, APNP; Kate Sandstrom, PA-C; Chris Duston, Medical Assistant; Annette Harlan, Medical Assistant; Jaci Radosta, Patient Service Representative; Nora Klaus, Patient Service Representative; and, Danell Kotarak, Office Manager.
Ms. Aregbesola, has been working at the clinic since 2006 and has devoted the last 11 years to treating patients with head, neck, and facial pain. She received her MS in nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and received board certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2006. She is currently a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International( national honor society of nursing), and the National Headache Foundation.
Kate Sandstrom, PA-C has been working at the clinic since May, 2015. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Marquette University, and since joining the Center, she has committed her work to treating those with head and facial pain. She is active with the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants( WAPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants( AAPA), and the American Academy of Neurology( AAN).
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