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William Yap

Neurosurgeon

3/5(5)
2601 Ocean Pkwy Brooklyn NY, 11235
Rating

3/5

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Dr. William Yap practices Neurological Surgery in Brooklyn, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Yap 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 Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1980

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William Yap's Practice location

Practice At 2601 Ocean Pkwy

2601 Ocean Pkwy -
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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New patients: 718-616-4408
Fax: 718-616-4105

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William Yap Other has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.l

2525 KINGS HIGHWAY BROOKLYN NY 11229

Head south on Ocean Parkway 1145 ft
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MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTERl

4802 TENTH AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11219

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CONEY ISLAND HOSPITALl

2601 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN NY 11235

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