Dr. George B. Shanno M.D.
Neurosurgeon
200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Suite 110 Vancouver WA, 98664About
Dr. George Shanno practices Neurological Surgery in Vancouver, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shanno 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1995
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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