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Dr. James W. Silverthorn M.D.
Neurosurgeon
4860 Y St Suite #3740 Departme Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. James Silverthorn practices Neurological Surgery in Sacramento, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Silverthorn 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 N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 2000
Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic 2000
Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine, University Of North 2000
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