
Dr. Derek Martinez M.D.
Neurosurgeon
530 Ne Glen Oak Ave Peoria IL, 61637About
Dr. Derek Martinez practices Neurological Surgery in Peoria, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Martinez 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 2011
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