Dr. Matthew K Hummell M.D.
Neurosurgeon
801 W 38th St Suite 400 Austin TX, 78705About
Dr. Matthew Hummell is the senior founding member of Austin Brain & Spine and has more than 20 years of experience in the surgical and non-surgical management of diseases of the brain and spine. He completed ...
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1986
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Awards
- 2009 Texas Super Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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