Dr. Patrick J Connolly M.D.
Neurosurgeon
3401 N Broad St Suite C540 Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Patrick Connolly practices Neurological Surgery in Philadelphia, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Connolly 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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Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1998
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