Dr. Stephen K Powers MD
Neurosurgeon
4310 Londonderry Rd Suite 202 Harrisburg PA, 17109About
Dr. Stephen Powers practices Neurological Surgery in Harrisburg, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Powers 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1977
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Dr. Stephen K Powers MD's Practice location
Dr. Stephen K Powers MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is a Transorbital Lobotomy?
Transorbital LobotomyTransorbital lobotomy was once considered as a form of neurosurgery that was labeled as "insane". A pioneer in this field was a Portuguese doctor named António Egas Moniz. He introduced frontal lobotomy in 1935 for certain cases of psychosis and won a Nobel Prize because of...
- What to Expect in Laminectomy and Spinal Fusion
Decompressive laminectomy is done to release pressure exerted on the roots of the nerves found on the lower back. The condition is mostly brought by old age. There are, however, other reasons your surgeon may suggest surgery. These include herniated discs, traumas, and tumors. In case you are going...
- What to Expect While Undergoing Spinal Stenosis Surgery?
Spinal stenosis is a condition where two spinal vertebrae separated by an intervertebral disc come closer as the disc wears off due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. When this happens, the spinal nerve that runs between them becomes compressed causing pain to the individual. The...
- What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Spinal surgery usually requires that the surgeon makes a relatively huge incision on the patient’s back in order to have complete access to the spinal vertebrae. This is the usual procedure in dealing with defects of the spine, and it has been so because of the delicate nature of the...
- The History of Lobotomy
Lobotomy is now considered an inhumane and obsolete procedure that no one would ever want to be subjected to. However, at the time of its advent, it was not the primitive and brutal surgery we view it as today. In a time where medications to treat psychological and emotional conditions were...
- Are There Risks to a Spinal Stenosis Surgery?
Like any other surgical procedure, spinal stenosis surgery has its own risks and possible complications. However, if performed correctly by professional medical staff, the possibility of any complication after the surgery is low.The potential risks and possible complications following a spinal...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael David Sather MD30 HOPE DR STE 1200 HERSHEY PA 17033
- Dr. Akshal Patel M.D.500 University Dr Hershey PA 17033
- Dr. Joseph Christopher Zacko MD500 University Dr Hershey PA 17033
- Dr. Elias Rizk M.D.500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY PA 17033
- Miss Neena Marupudi M.D., M.S.500 University Dr Hershey PA 17033
- Dr. Michael J Glantz M.D.500 University Dr Hershey PA 17033