Alan S Edelman
Neurosurgeon
821 E Chapel St Suite 204 Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. Alan Edelman practices Neurological Surgery in Santa Maria, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Edelman 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1980
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1980
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1980
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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