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Dr. Philip J Hlavac M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Philip J Hlavac M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(38)
545 N River St Suite 240 Wilkes Barre PA, 18702
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4/5

About

Dr. Philip Hlavac practices Neurological Surgery in Wilkes Barre, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hlavac 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

Albany Medical College - Union University 1993

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Birth Defects
  • Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Philip J Hlavac M.D.'s Practice location

Philip Hlavac, MD

545 N River St Suite 240 -
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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New patients: 570-706-2620
Fax: 570-706-2627
http://www.drhlavac.yourmd.com

740 HIGH ST STE 3002 -
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
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New patients: 570-321-2820
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Dr. Philip J Hlavac M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hlavac


4.0

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Dr. Philip J Hlavac M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 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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