Dr. Avra Sophia saskia Laarakker M.D, M.SC, B.ED
Neurosurgeon
MSC PLASTIC SURGERY 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87131About
Dr. Avra Laarakker practices Neurological Surgery in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Laarakker 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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