Dr. Steven C Hamel MD
Neurosurgeon
408 N State Of Franklin Rd Suite 42 Johnson City TN, 37604About
Dr. Steven Hamel practices Neurological Surgery in Johnson City, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hamel 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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