Dr. Ronald Birkenfeld M.D.
Neurosurgeon
100 Highland St Suite 123 Milton MA, 02186About
Dr. Ronald Birkenfeld practices Neurological Surgery in Milton, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Birkenfeld 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1958
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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Nearby Providers
- Peter M. Black67 Union Street Natick Massachusetts 01760
- Dr. Brian Vala Nahed MDMassachusetts General Hospital Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Jonathan R Slotkin M.D.Bwh, Dept. Of Neurosurgery Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Ajith J Thomas M.D.110 Francis Street Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Adel Malek MD750 Washington St Boston MA 02111
- Dr. Joseph Russell Madsen M.D.300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115