Dr. John D Steichen MD
Neurosurgeon
9275 Medical Plaza Dr Suite B Charleston SC, 29406About
Dr. John Steichen practices Neurological Surgery in Charleston, SC. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Steichen 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1985
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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