
Dr. Donald Hall Pearson M.D.
Neurosurgeon
5116 Eagle Rdg Springfield IL, 62711About
Dr. Donald Pearson practices Neurological Surgery in Springfield, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Pearson 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1959
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1959
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1959
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
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201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568