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Dr. Grant Alan Skidmore M.D.
Neurosurgeon
580 E Main St Suite 200 Norfolk VA, 23510About
Dr. Grant Skidmore practices Neurological Surgery in Norfolk, VA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Skidmore 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
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1989
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me 1989
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Spondylolisthesis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Dr. Grant Alan Skidmore M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 580 E Main St Suite 200
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736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320