Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr.
Neurosurgeon
4423 Nw Loop 410 Suite 100 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr. practices Neurological Surgery in San Antonio, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Zavala Sr. 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 Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1971
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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