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Dr. Francis Xavier Rockett M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Francis Xavier Rockett M.D.

Neurosurgeon

2000 Washington St Suite 222, Blue Bldg Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462
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Dr. Francis Rockett practices Neurological Surgery in Newton Lower Falls, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Rockett 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

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1957

Harvard Medical School 1957

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Back Pain
  • Herniated Disc
  • Lumecca

Dr. Francis Xavier Rockett M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Barbara Rockett, MD

2000 Washington St Suite 222, Blue Bldg -
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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New patients: 617-969-6110
Fax: 617-969-3750

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