Dr. Thomas A Pittman MD
Neurosurgeon
740 South Limestone Suite B-101 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Thomas Pittman practices Neurological Surgery in Lexington, KY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Pittman 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
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BS 1978
Albany Medical College MD 1982
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS- 1993
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