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Dr. Mark Thompson MD
Neurosurgeon
400 E 71ST ST NEW YORK NY, 10021About
Dr. Mark Thompson practices Neurological Surgery in Brooklyn, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Thompson 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Murray Engel MD1320 YORK AVE NEW YORK NY 10021
- Dr. Yves Pierre Gobin M.D.525 E 68th St New York NY 10021
- Dr. Susan Pannullo M.D.525 E 68th St New York NY 10021
- Dr. Cameron W Brennan MD1275 York Ave New York NY 10021
- Dr. Roger Hartl MD525 E 68th St New York NY 10021
- Dr. Martin Bruce Camins MD205 E 68th St New York NY 10021
Nearest Hospitals
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203BROOKDALE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1 BROOKDALE PLAZA BROOKLYN NY 11212