Dr. Anthony L Capocelli M.D.
Neurosurgeon
3501 We Knight Dr Fort Smith AR, 72903About
Dr. Anthony Capocelli practices Neurological Surgery in Fort Smith, AR. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Capocelli 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1989
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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