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Dr. Douglas C Mathews M.D.
Neurosurgeon
3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 520 Nashville TN, 37207About
Dr. Douglas Mathews practices Neurological Surgery in Nashville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Mathews 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 1991
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Dr. Douglas C Mathews M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 520
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert J Singer M.D.3443 Dickerson Pike Nashville TN 37207
Nearest Hospitals
METRO NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITALl
1818 ALBION STREET NASHVILLE TN 37208SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPECIALTY SURGERYl
2011 MURPHY AVENUE NASHVILLE TN 37203