Dr. Patrick J. Reid M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1175 Montauk Hwy Suite 6 West Islip NY, 11795About
Dr. Patrick Reid practices Neurological Surgery in West Islip, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Reid 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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Royal Free Hospital - London MD
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