Dr. John R Cassidy M.D.?
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Dr. John R Cassidy M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. John R Cassidy M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(69)
842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 302 Venice FL, 34292
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Cassidy practices Neurological Surgery in Venice, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cassidy 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

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1984

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Cerebrovascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Member CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS 
  • Member SARASOTA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY 
  • Member AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS 
  • Member FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 

Experience & Accolades

  • MemberSarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
  • Member Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL
  • Member Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Dr. John R Cassidy M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 302

842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 302 -
Venice, FL 34292
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New patients: 941-484-3404
Fax: 941-496-7895

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cassidy


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Dr. John R Cassidy M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 69 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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540 THE RIALTO VENICE FL 34285

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