Dr. Joshua Craig Sweaney D.O.
Neurosurgeon
1905 W 32nd St Suite 403 Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Joshua Sweaney practices Neurological Surgery in Joplin, MO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Sweaney 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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