Dr. Francis T Ferraro MD
Neurosurgeon
107 Gamma Dr Suite 110 Pittsburgh PA, 15238About
Dr. Francis Ferraro practices Neurological Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Ferraro 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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