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Dr. John R. Vender, MD
Neurosurgeon
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. John Vender practices Neurological Surgery in Augusta, GA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Vender 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Brain Tumor
- Birth Defects
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Lumecca
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- Dr. Fernando L. Vale MD1120 15TH ST AUGUSTA GA 30912
- Dr. Joseph R. Smith MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
- Dr. Haroon F. Choudhri MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA GA 30901TRINITY HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTAl
2260 WRIGHTSBORO RD AUGUSTA GA 30904