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Dr. Ricardo H Brau M.D.

Neurosurgeon

400 Ave Fd Roosevelt San Juan PR, 00918

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Dr. Ricardo Brau practices Neurological Surgery in San Juan, PR. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Brau 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

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

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Dr. Ricardo H Brau M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Ricardo Brau, MD

400 Ave Fd Roosevelt -
San Juan, PR 00918
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