Dr. Humberto Tijerina M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1200 S Col Rowe Blvd Suite 5-a Mcallen TX, 78501About
Dr. Humberto Tijerina practices Neurological Surgery in Mcallen, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Tijerina 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 Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1973
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon / Faculty of Medicine 1973
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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