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Dr. Samuel J Potolicchio MD

Neurosurgeon

4910 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20016

About

Dr. Samuel Potolicchio practices Neurological Surgery in Washington, DC. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Potolicchio 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

University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1974

Provider Details

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Treatments

  • Headaches
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Herniated Disc
  • Narcolepsy
  • Pain
  • Migraine
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Insomnia
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)

Fellowships

  • Montreal Neurological Institute  

Dr. Samuel J Potolicchio MD's Practice location

Practice At 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw -
Washington, DC 20037
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4910 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW -
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
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Fax: 202-803-5666

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