
Dr. John R. Orphanos M.D.
Neurosurgeon
101 Stadium Drive West Virginia Univer Morgantown WV, 26506About
Dr. John Orphanos practices Neurological Surgery in Charleston, WV. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Orphanos 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
- Brain Aneurysm
Dr. John R. Orphanos M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 415 Morris St Suite 400
415 Morris St Suite 400 -Charleston, WV 25301Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James D Mills MD1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV 26506
- Dr. Cara Sedney M.D.1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV 26506
- Dr. Christopher Paul Cifarelli MD, PHD1 MEDICAL CENTER DR MORGANTOWN WV 26506
- Dr. Ronald Hargraves M.D.1 Stadium Drive Morgantown WV 26506
- Dr. Warren Boling M.D.1 Stadium Drive Morgantown WV 26506
- Dr. Julian E Bailes MD1 Stadium Drive Morgantown WV 26506
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