Dr. Thomas A Carlstrom M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608 Des Moines IA, 50309Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Thomas Carlstrom practices Neurological Surgery in Des Moines, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Carlstrom 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1972
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Normal pressure hydrocephalus due to membranous obstruction of the sylvian aqueduct.
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus due to membranous obstruction of the sylvian aqueduct.
- The Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter as an adjunct to operative management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations.
- The Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter as an adjunct to operative management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations.
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