Dr. Ryan Zengou M.D.
Neurosurgeon
47 Garrett Road Canton Connecticut, 06019About
Ryan Zengou, MD, is currently on staff at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. An esteemed college in the field of medicine, the University has been ranked in as one of the Best Medical Schools in Research Rankings Methodology and Primary Care. Dr. Zengou is a leading neurosurgeon with nearly 10 years of experience, also speaking within his community based off of his expertise in the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. In 2015, Dr. Zengou had the honor of being named Top Neuro Surgeon by CT Magazine for all of his outstanding work in the field.
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local lecturing and public speaking-University of Connecticut School of Medicine -
Awards
- Top Neuro Surgeon by CT Magazine 2015
Treatments
- Neurosurgery
Internships
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Hobbies / Sports
- reading, hiking, spending time with dogs
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neurosurgery
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