Dr. Mark A Cobb M.D.
Neurosurgeon
801 Saint Marys Dr Suite 400 Evansville IN, 47714About
Dr. Mark Cobb practices Neurological Surgery in Evansville, IN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cobb 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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