Michael F. Sookochoff, MD

Dr. Michael Sookochoff, MD, is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Neuroscience Group. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and his Doctor of Medicine both from the University of Wisconsin system, completing his undergraduate degree at UW-Madison and his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He then completed both his PM&R residency and his interventional spine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, a top-ranked academic medical center. Dr. Sookochoff is known for taking the time to listen to each patient and understand the full impact of their injury or pain on their daily life, developing individualized, evidence-based care plans aimed at restoring function and reducing the burden of their condition. Patients describe their experience with him as outstanding.

Dr. Sookochoff earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. He then completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine, also at Washington University in St. Louis. Completing both residency and fellowship at Washington University reflects a particularly strong foundation in both rehabilitation medicine and the advanced procedural skills required for interventional spine practice.

Dr. Sookochoff is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and holds fellowship-level subspecialty training in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine from Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a member of the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society, the North American Spine Society, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Patients seeking specific board certification details can contact Neuroscience Group directly.

Dr. Sookochoff is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with a focused subspecialty in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. He specializes in the nonoperative evaluation and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, including sports injuries and spine conditions. His clinical toolkit includes image-guided pain management procedures, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and neuromuscular ultrasound, and electrodiagnostic testing including EMG and nerve conduction studies. His membership in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine reflects additional depth in sports-related musculoskeletal conditions, rounding out a subspecialty profile that spans spine, pain, nerve, and sports injury care.

Dr. Sookochoff's philosophy centers on attentive, individualized care that begins with understanding the impact of injury and pain on each person's life, not just their clinical presentation. His goal is to implement effective, evidence-based treatment plans that restore function and reduce the burden of pain and injury in a meaningful, lasting way. He is known for creating a welcoming and supportive environment, taking the time to listen carefully, and ensuring that each patient's care plan reflects their specific needs and the activities they want to return to. Patients consistently describe their experience with him as outstanding and highly recommend him as a provider.

Dr. Sookochoff treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and spine conditions on a nonoperative basis. His scope includes sports injuries, back and neck pain, radiculopathy, nerve pain and numbness, muscle and tendon conditions, joint pain, and other musculoskeletal disorders. He also evaluates and manages conditions requiring electrodiagnostic testing, including peripheral neuropathy and neuromuscular disorders, using EMG and nerve conduction studies alongside diagnostic ultrasound to accurately identify the source of symptoms before developing a treatment plan.

Dr. Sookochoff offers a range of nonoperative treatments and procedures including image-guided pain management injections, diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, neuromuscular ultrasound for real-time nerve and muscle imaging, and electrodiagnostic testing including EMG and nerve conduction studies. His interventional spine fellowship training gives him expertise in precisely targeted, image-guided procedures for spine and musculoskeletal conditions that are designed to address the underlying source of pain rather than just managing symptoms. All treatment plans are individualized based on each patient's diagnosis, functional goals, and response to prior treatment.

Dr. Sookochoff sees patients at two Neuroscience Group locations: Neenah and Appleton OSP. The Neenah main clinic is the primary hub and is equipped with on-site MRI, imaging, and neurodiagnostic labs, supporting the full range of diagnostic and procedural capabilities Dr. Sookochoff utilizes in his practice. The Appleton OSP location serves patients in the Fox Valley area. Both locations allow Dr. Sookochoff's patients to access integrated care within Neuroscience Group's multidisciplinary team, including neurology, neurosurgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation when broader coordination is needed.

To request an appointment with Dr. Sookochoff, use the online appointment request form on his provider page at neurosciencegroup.com or call Neuroscience Group at (920) 725-9373. A scheduling team member will coordinate your appointment at the Neenah or Appleton OSP location. Before your visit, you will be asked to complete registration and medical history paperwork. If you are being seen for a spine condition, sports injury, or nerve-related symptoms, bringing a detailed account of your symptoms, their onset, and any prior imaging or treatment will help Dr. Sookochoff conduct the most thorough evaluation at your first appointment.

At your first appointment, Dr. Sookochoff will conduct a thorough evaluation of your musculoskeletal or spine condition, taking the time to understand not just your symptoms but how your injury or pain is affecting your daily life, work, and the activities that matter most to you. He may use diagnostic ultrasound or order electrodiagnostic testing depending on your presentation, and will explain his findings and recommendations clearly before developing a personalized treatment plan with you. His approach is evidence-based and individualized, and he is known for creating a welcoming environment where patients feel genuinely heard and supported from the first visit onward. If your care requires coordination with physical therapy, neurology, or other specialists at Neuroscience Group, that handoff happens within the same integrated practice rather than requiring referrals to separate systems.