Dr. Richard Boyer MD
Neurosurgeon
501 20th St Suite 601 Knoxville TN, 37916About
Dr. Richard Boyer practices Neurological Surgery in Knoxville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Boyer 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
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1992
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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