Dr. James Douglas Abbott MD
Neurosurgeon
10401 Hospital Dr Suite 101 Clinton MD, 20735About
Dr. James Abbott practices Neurological Surgery in Clinton, MD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Abbott 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1973
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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