Jennifer M. Connelly, MD
Associate Professor
Location
- Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
Specialties
- Neurology
- Neuro-oncology
My focus on every patient is not only on managing treatment of the tumor and prolonging life but also in maintaining quality of life with the tools we have available.
Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Brain Tumors
- Metastases to the Nervous System
- Neurofibromatosis (NF)
- Neurologic Complications of Cancer and Cancer Therapies
- Neurologic Paraneoplastic Syndromes
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors
- Neurocutaneous Syndromes
- Brain Metastasis
Patients Ages Seen
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
- Community Memorial Hospital – Menomonee Falls
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuro-Oncology
Clinic Locations
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (866) 680-0505
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Cancer Center - Community Memorial Hospital
- W180 N8085 Town Hall Road
- Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- (262) 251-1000
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Biography
Dr. Jennifer Connelly’s expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of brain and spine tumors. More specifically, she is focused on tumors that begin or have spread (metastasized) to the brain or spine. In addition, her clinical interests include evaluating and treating neurologic complications of cancer and cancer therapies (including paraneoplastic syndromes seizures, and neuropathies). Her research interests include molecular pathology as well as development of advanced MRI imaging techniques for diagnosing and treating brain and spinal cord tumors. Her holistic patient-centered care focuses on improving quality of life outcomes for brain and spine tumor patients. A native of the Milwaukee area, Dr. Connelly has received all of her training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Connelly is board certified in Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neuro-Oncology.
Education and Training
Doctor of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2003)
Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2008-2009)
Residency in Internal Medicine and Neurology - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2003-2008)