
Louis John Nkrumah M.D./PH.D.
Neurosurgeon
4 OHIO DR STE 200 NEW HYDE PARK NY, 11042About
Dr. Louis Nkrumah practices Neurological Surgery in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Nkrumah 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen Thomas Onesti M.D.1991 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11042
- Dr. Alan Mechanic M.D.1991 MARCUS AVENUE NEW YORK NY 11042
- Dr. Michael A Lefkowitz M.D.410 Lakeville Rd New Hyde Park NY 11042
- Dr. Donald S Krieff D.O.410 Lakeville Rd New Hyde Park NY 11042
- Dr. Paolo A Bolognese M.D.1991 MARCUS AVE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11042
- Dr. Mark A Mittler M.D.410 Lakeville Rd New Hyde Park NY 11042
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