Dr. James Napier

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. James Napier, who serves patients in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Dr. Napier is a board-certified neurologist who treats conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy, headaches, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others. He is committed to integrating the latest medical advances into the care of his patients at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Aurora BayCare Medical Center is Green Bay’s only hospital offering both urgent and emergency care services in one convenient location. It is committed to providing the highest quality comprehensive healthcare through superior personalized service, the advancement of medical education and research, and the most efficient use of resources.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1978. He then went on to complete his residency in neurology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. 

In addition to being found on staff at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Dr. Napier is affiliated with Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County and Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He has over four decades of experience in his field, including serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison since 2014. 

Passionate about his profession, he is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

In addition to English, Dr. Napier is fluent in Spanish.

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