Dr. Thomas J. Mampalam M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2150 Appian Way Suite 100 Pinole CA, 94564About
Dr. Thomas Mampalam practices Neurological Surgery in Pinole, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Mampalam 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1984
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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