Dr. David F. Dean M.D.
Neurosurgeon
14067 Mint Trail San Antonio TX, 78232About
Dr. David Dean practices Neurological Surgery in San Antonio, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Dean 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.
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Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1965
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