Dr. John G Piper M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. John Piper practices Neurological Surgery in Des Moines, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Piper 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1990
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1990
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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