Dr. George E Dephillips M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1000 N WESTMORELAND RD LAKE FOREST IL, 60045About
Dr. George Dephillips practices Neurological Surgery in Joliet, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Dephillips 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1984
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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