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Dr. Eric Scott Schmidt M.D.

Neurosurgeon

1401 HARRODSBURG RD LEXINGTON KY, 40504

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Dr. Eric Schmidt practices Neurological Surgery in LEXINGTON, KY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Schmidt 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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1401 HARRODSBURG RD -
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
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