Dr. Dr. George Marcus Galvan, FAANS
Neurosurgeon
4410 Medical Dr Suite 610 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. George Galvan practices Neurological Surgery in San Antonio, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Galvan 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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IN UNIV SCH OF MED 2001
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