Dr. Paul B Nelson M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1801 N Senate Blvd Suite 535 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Paul Nelson practices Neurological Surgery in Indianapolis, IN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Nelson 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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