Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander MD
Neurosurgeon
350 W Thomas Rd Attn: Academic Affai Phoenix AZ, 85013About
Dr. Mark Oppenlander practices Neurological Surgery in Phoenix, AZ. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Oppenlander 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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