Dr. Brian Christopher Kelley D.O.
Neurosurgeon
University Of Kansas Medical Ctr 3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City KS, 66160About
Dr. Brian Kelley practices Neurological Surgery in Kansas City, KS. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Kelley 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
Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007
University of Wales in Great Britain
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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