Dr. John F Stahler MD
Neurosurgeon
856 Runningwood Cir Mountain View CA, 94040About
Dr. John Stahler practices Neurological Surgery in Mountain View, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Stahler 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 1964
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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