Dr. Ofer M Zikel MD
Neurosurgeon
3805b Spring St Suite 320 Racine WI, 53405About
Dr. Ofer Zikel practices Neurological Surgery in Racine, WI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Zikel 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1994
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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