
Dr. Stephanus Van wyk Viljoen M.D.
Neurosurgeon
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Stephanus Viljoen practices Neurological Surgery in Iowa City, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Viljoen 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
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Stephanus Van wyk Viljoen M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 Hawkins Dr
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