Dr. Scott D Wait MD
Neurosurgeon
350 W Thomas Rd Attn: Academic Affai Phoenix AZ, 85013About
Dr. Scott Wait practices Neurological Surgery in Phoenix, AZ. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Wait 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
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 2002
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Aneurysm
- Brain Aneurysm
- Lumecca
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