
Dr. Michael Edwards MD
Neurosurgeon
300 Pasteur Dr R211 Stanford CA, 94305About
Dr. Michael Edwards practices Neurological Surgery in Stanford, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Edwards 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1970
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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