Dr. Michael Petr MD, PHD
Neurosurgeon
580 W 8th St Ufjp Neurosurgery Jacksonville FL, 32209About
Dr. Michael Petr practices Neurological Surgery in Jacksonville, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Petr 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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