Dr. Maurice M Smith MD
Neurosurgeon
6325 Humphreys Blvd Semmes- Murphey Clin Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. Maurice Smith practices Neurological Surgery in Memphis, TN. 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1988
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1988
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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