Dr. James W Turner M.D.
Neurosurgeon
498 Essex St Suite 104 Bangor ME, 04401About
Dr. James Turner practices Neurological Surgery in Bangor, ME. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Turner 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.
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Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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