Dr. Rafael O. Quinonez M.D., PHD
Neurosurgeon
11550 Indian Hills Road Suite 280 Mission Hills California, 91345About
Dr. Rafael Quinonez practices Neurological Surgery in Mission Hills, California. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Quinonez 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
MD at National University of Colombia
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, National, International- TV Interviews, Teaching, Lectures -
Awards
- Medical School
- Hospital Awards
Internships
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Journal Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Staying on the cutting edge of technology, creating and inventing surgical tools to better help his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Used to Fly Planes, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neurosurgery
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