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Dr. Roger William Shortz M.D., F.A.C.S., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Roger William Shortz M.D., F.A.C.S.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(15)
3065 Richmond Pkwy Suite 102 San Pablo CA, 94806
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Dr. Roger Shortz practices Neurological Surgery in San Pablo, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shortz 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.

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MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

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Dr. Roger William Shortz M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Practice location

Practice At 3065 Richmond Pkwy Suite 102

3065 Richmond Pkwy Suite 102 -
San Pablo, CA 94806
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Fax: 510-243-2135
http://www.spinesurg.org

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Dr. Roger William Shortz M.D., F.A.C.S. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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