Dr. Arthur H Palmer M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1501 Locust St Suite 224 Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
Dr. Arthur Palmer practices Neurological Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Palmer 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1964
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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