Dr. William A. Brennan M.D.
Neurosurgeon
4212 W Congress Street Suite 3500 Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. William Brennan practices Neurological Surgery in Lafayette, LA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Brennan 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.
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Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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