Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion Evaluations & Treatment
Neuroscience Group providers are your local concussion and traumatic brain injury experts. We have a multidisciplinary team featuring a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist, Neurologists, and Physical & Speech Therapists all in one convenient location. Our proactive approach aims to see patients as soon as possible following their injury. Our goals include treating concussion and traumatic brain injury symptoms, helping patients avoid long-term complications, and connecting them with local resources.
Traumatic Brain Injury / Concussion Evaluation and Treatment
In the last several years traumatic brain injury has become much more prevalent in media, providing increased awareness and improvements in prevention. The goal of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic is to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the myriad of symptoms associated with brain injury. Our providers use modern evidence-informed and evidence-based practices.
Following a concussion, one may feel or demonstrate a variety of cognitive, physical, emotional, and/or sleep issues. To learn more please visit the Brain Injury Association of America.


We are proud to offer RightEye, an award winning technology that can measure deficits in certain eye movements that result from a concussion. RightEye’s eye-tracking technology quickly delivers eye movement data by surveying the eye several times per second and recording its movement, and uncovers even the smallest deficits that are often missed during traditional exams. This technology offers a reliable and quantifiable way of differentiating between individuals with different severities of concussion, as well as providing guidance on the path to recovery.
Neuroscience Group treats the following TBI conditions:
Click each condition title to learn more.
Concussion
Concussion (mild TBI) from sports, work, auto accidents, or other personal injury.
The awareness of concussions/traumatic brain injury has been brought to light recently with sports and military/veterans. However these can occur with numerous different activities, often when we are least expecting it. We will be happy to assist in the diagnosis and ongoing management of concussion regardless the cause.
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome, which may be also known as Post-Concussive syndrome, or simply PCS, is a disorder that may occur shortly after a concussion, and may last anywhere from days to years. This is not specifically one symptom, but a possible constellation of numerous symptoms including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, imbalance, difficulty with concentration and memory, sensitivity to light, irritability, emotional changes, vision changes, and ringing in the ears. Some patients will notice all of these symptoms and more, however some patients may only experience 1 or 2 of these.
Moderate and severe TBI outpatient management
Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries, although much less prevalent than mild, are a classification of injury which may require more intensive rehabilitation and long-term care. Whether these patients are initially cared for by Neuroscience Group, we welcome these patients who are seeking management or assistance with long-term rehabilitation needs and care.
Headache/migraine
The most common symptom following a traumatic brain injury is headache, which can be quite disabling for many. We have a team of physicians and providers that are well-versed in headache management, and utilize combinations of traditional, modern, and alternative/complementary treatment techniques.
Cognitive dysfunction (attention, concentration, memory)

Neurobehavioral dysfunction

Changes in mood, anxiety, and irritability, often with abnormal fluctuations, is additionally experienced quite commonly among the traumatic brain injury population. There are treatments available, often with co-management by other providers in the psychiatry/psychology field.
Imbalance, dizziness
Imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo are difficult symptoms to cope with as a patient, and can easily be worsened by simple daily activities. Unfortunately, these can lead to safety concerns, and are also fairly common in patients with traumatic brain injury. There are several assessments and treatments that may be utilized to treat this complex set of symptoms. Our physical therapy team has special training in these type of issues.
Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome
This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population. Vision changes following head injuries can involve numerous different symptoms. There is a term for this called Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS), which encompasses numerous symptoms including, but not limited to convergence insufficiency, exophoria or exotropia, accommodative dysfunction, visuospatial distortions, low blink rate, cognitive difficulties (visual memory), and ocular motor deficits. There are different types of therapies that may be utilized for management, depending on the symptoms and diagnoses present. This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population.
Associated neck injuries and pain
As one may imagine, neck injuries often occur at the same time of traumatic brain injuries, and may be a component to some of the pain and headaches. This is often addressed with patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, and as with other symptoms, there are often numerous multimodal treatments available.
Veteran (and service member) evaluations
With proper authorization, veterans that are referred through the Veterans Choice Program or Active Duty Service Members with TRICARE may be seen at Neuroscience Group. In some instances, veterans may be been referred through a contracted company for an evaluation for C&P purposes, however, evaluation at this clinic cannot be requested directly by a veteran.
Neuroscience Group treats the following TBI conditions:
Click each condition title to learn more.
Concussion
Concussion (mild TBI) from sports, work, auto accidents, or other personal injury.
The awareness of concussions/traumatic brain injury has been brought to light recently with sports and military/veterans. However these can occur with numerous different activities, often when we are least expecting it. We will be happy to assist in the diagnosis and ongoing management of concussion regardless the cause.
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome, which may be also known as Post-Concussive syndrome, or simply PCS, is a disorder that may occur shortly after a concussion, and may last anywhere from days to years. This is not specifically one symptom, but a possible constellation of numerous symptoms including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, imbalance, difficulty with concentration and memory, sensitivity to light, irritability, emotional changes, vision changes, and ringing in the ears. Some patients will notice all of these symptoms and more, however some patients may only experience 1 or 2 of these.
Moderate and severe TBI outpatient management
Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries, although much less prevalent than mild, are a classification of injury which may require more intensive rehabilitation and long-term care. Whether these patients are initially cared for by Neuroscience Group, we welcome these patients who are seeking management or assistance with long-term rehabilitation needs and care.
Headache
The most common symptom following a traumatic brain injury is headache, which can be quite disabling for many. We have a team of physicians and providers that are well-versed in headache management, and utilize combinations of traditional, modern, and alternative/complementary treatment techniques.
Cognitive dysfunction (attention, concentration, memory)
Difficulties with concentration, attention, and short-term memory are a common symptom of traumatic brain injury, and may require thorough workup and treatment. This is typically addressed with each patient that is seen for TBI.
Neurobehavioral dysfunction
Changes in mood, anxiety, and irritability, often with abnormal fluctuations, is additionally experienced quite commonly among the traumatic brain injury population. There are treatments available, often with co-management by other providers in the psychiatry/psychology field.
Imbalance, dizziness
Vestibular dysfunction
Imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo are difficult symptoms to cope with as a patient, and can easily be worsened by simple daily activities. Unfortunately, these can lead to safety concerns, and are also fairly common in patients with traumatic brain injury. There are several assessments and treatments that may be utilized to treat this complex set of symptoms. Our physical therapy team has special training in these type of issues.
Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome
This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population. Vision changes following head injuries can involve numerous different symptoms. There is a term for this called Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS), which encompasses numerous symptoms including, but not limited to convergence insufficiency, exophoria or exotropia, accommodative dysfunction, visuospatial distortions, low blink rate, cognitive difficulties (visual memory), and ocular motor deficits. There are different types of therapies that may be utilized for management, depending on the symptoms and diagnoses present. This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population.
Associated neck injuries and pain
As one may imagine, neck injuries often occur at the same time of traumatic brain injuries, and may be a component to some of the pain and headaches. This is often addressed with patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, and as with other symptoms, there are often numerous multimodal treatments available.
Veteran (and service member) evaluations
Veterans that are referred through the Veterans Choice Program or Active Duty Service Members with TRICARE may be seen at Neuroscience Group, with proper authorization. In some instances, Veterans may be been referred through a contracted company for an evaluation for C&P purposes (however, evaluation at this clinic cannot be requested directly by a Veteran).
Benjamin R. Siebert, MD, FAAPMR
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Ben Siebert joined Neuroscience Group in December 2016 and is our resident concussion and traumatic brain injury specialist. Prior to joining Neuroscience Group, Dr. Siebert served in the US Army as chief of both the Traumatic Brain Injury clinic and the Physical Medicine department. He also served a tour in Operation Enduring Freedom as a Battalion Surgeon. He is passionate about helping those affected with brain injury return to their previous lifestyle. While keeping a realistic outlook, he tries to help patients focus on what they can achieve and encourages them to keep an optimistic attitude. Dr. Siebert serves on several boards and does presentations regarding concussion and traumatic brain injury both locally and nationally.

Our providers work collaboratively in a care team model. Meet Christine!
Christine E. McGee, DNP, APNP, NP-BC
Pain Management & Rehabilitation
“I love spending time educating patients; I feel that it is imperative that a patient feels comfortable with a diagnosis and treatment plan.”

Benjamin R. Siebert, MD, FAAPMR


Dr. Siebert has found that investing in his patients is an important part of patient care. While keeping a realistic outlook, he tries to help patients focus on what they can achieve and encourages them to keep an optimistic attitude. He has the unique opportunity to be involved in the lives of his patients at all stages of their conditions, which is a challenging yet rewarding responsibility for him. Dr. Siebert has a special interest in traumatic brain injury, headache, and pain.
Learn More about TBI and Related Conditions
Select a condition below to watch a short video describing what it is and how it’s treated.
In Our Patients’ Words
Get Connected with Local TBI Resources
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program
Meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Helen Fowler Conference Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital (1506 S. Oneida St, Appleton) unless indicated otherwise.
For all other inquiries, contact Julie Biesterveld at (920) 731-9831 ext. 113.
Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin
Website: BIAW.org
Facebook: BIAW Facebook Page
Neuro-Optometrist, Dr. Linda Dejmek
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