Dr. James M Macnutt DO
Neurosurgeon
77 Bates St Suite 103 Lewiston ME, 04240About
Dr. James Macnutt practices Neurological Surgery in Lewiston, ME. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Macnutt 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
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 2003
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
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Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
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