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Dr. William Leonard Sims M.D.

Neurosurgeon

955 37th Ave Ne Hickory NC, 28601
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Dr. William Sims practices Neurological Surgery in Hickory, NC. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Sims 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1979

University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

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William Leonard Sims,MD

955 37th Ave Ne -
Hickory, NC 28601
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