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Dr. Paul Marlon Francis MD

Neurosurgeon

4/5(67)
8412 E Shea Blvd Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ, 85260
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4/5

About

Dr. Paul Francis practices Neurological Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Francis 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

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1987

New York Medical College 1987

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Paul Marlon Francis MD's Practice location

Paul Francis

8412 E Shea Blvd Suite 100 -
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Fax: 480-614-8420

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