Dr. Robert M Gorsen M.D., PH.D.
Neurosurgeon
3301 Woodburn Rd Suite 211 Annandale VA, 22003About
Dr. Robert Gorsen practices Neurological Surgery in Annandale, VA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gorsen 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1982
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Lumecca
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