Dr. James F Nabwangu MD
Neurosurgeon
2805 5th St Suite 100 Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. James Nabwangu practices Neurological Surgery in Rapid City, SD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Nabwangu 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1967
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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