Dr. Martin Melicharek MD
Neurosurgeon
2025 Morse Ave Sacramento CA, 95825About
Dr. Martin Melicharek practices Neurological Surgery in Sacramento, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Melicharek 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1974
University of California 1974
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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