Dr. Merle S. Rust MD
Neurosurgeon
1000 Mineral Point Ave Mercy West Neurosurg Janesville WI, 53548About
Dr. Merle Rust practices Neurological Surgery in Janesville, WI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Rust 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Medical Association
Professional Society Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- A deep down drive, if you are going to do something do it well.
Hobbies / Sports
- Piloting, Music- Banjo and Guitar
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Christopher D Sturm MD1000 Mineral Point Ave Janesville WI 53548