Dr. Stephen L Reintjes M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2750 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 410 Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Stephen Reintjes practices Neurological Surgery in Kansas City, MO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Reintjes 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1983
University of Wales in Great Britain 1983
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Kansas City Super Doctors 2008-2012
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Missouri State Medical Society
- Member Missouri State Neurosurgical Society
- Member Metropolitan Medical Society
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity Of Missouri Kansas City Guest Lecturer - University of Health Sciences
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