Dr. Brett Alan Schlifka D.O., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Brett Alan Schlifka D.O.

Neurosurgeon

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Madigan Army Medical Center-Neurosurgery 9040 A Reid St Tacoma WA, 98431
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Dr. Brett Schlifka practices Neurological Surgery in Tacoma, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Schlifka 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 1997

Kansas City University Of Med and Biosciences

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS- 2007

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience

Professional Memberships

  • DO Member American Osteopathic Association 
  • Member American College of Osteopathic Surgeons 
  • Member American Osteopathic Association 
  • Member Society of Military Surgeons 

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Madigan Army Medical Center-Neurosurgery 9040 A Reid St -
Tacoma, WA 98431
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Madigan Army Medical Center

9040 A Reid St Neurosurgery -
Tacoma, WA 98431
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New patients: 253-968-1635

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Dr. Brett Alan Schlifka D.O. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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