Dr. William L Smith MD
Neurosurgeon
123 Ne 3rd Ave Suite 315 Portland OR, 97232About
Dr. William Smith practices Neurological Surgery in Portland, OR. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smith 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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