Dr. George I Chovanes MD
Neurosurgeon
3855 W Chester Pike Suite 245 Bryn Mawr Newtown Square PA, 19073About
Dr. George Chovanes practices Neurological Surgery in Newtown Square, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Chovanes 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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