Dr. Raul Olivera M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2 Tampa General Cir 7th Floor Tampa FL, 33606About
Dr. Raul Olivera practices Neurological Surgery in Tampa, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Olivera 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
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- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Aneurysm
- Brain Aneurysm
- Lumecca
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