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Dr. Sheila M Smitherman MD
Neurosurgeon
615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 220 Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. Sheila Smitherman practices Neurological Surgery in Olympia, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smitherman 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Dr. Sheila M Smitherman MD's Practice location
Practice At 615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 220
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Nearest Hospitals
PROVIDENCE ST PETER HOSPITALl
413 LILLY ROAD NE OLYMPIA WA 98506