Dr. Timothy Alexander Strait M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1010 E 3rd St Suite 202 Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Timothy Strait practices Neurological Surgery in Chattanooga, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Strait 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1977
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1977
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumecca
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