Dr. John Shea MD
Neurosurgeon
2160 S 1st Ave (maguire Center, Rm. Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. John Shea practices Neurological Surgery in Maywood, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shea 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 1972
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
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