Dr. Robert L Applebaum MD
Neurosurgeon
1111 Medical Center Blvd Suite S-750 Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Robert Applebaum practices Neurological Surgery in Marrero, LA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Applebaum 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1966
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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