Dr. Paul Joseph Montalbano MD
Neurosurgeon
6140 W Curtisian Ave Suite 400 Boise ID, 83704About
Dr. Paul Montalbano practices Neurological Surgery in Boise, ID. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Montalbano 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1993
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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