Dr. John S. Helfrich M.D.
Neurosurgeon
101 W University Ave Champaign IL, 61820Rating
4/5
About
Dr. John Helfrich practices Neurological Surgery in Champaign, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Helfrich prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1969
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Stroke
- Psychosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Aneurysm
- Migraine
- Spinal Stenosis
- Insomnia
- Brain Aneurysm
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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