Dr. Douglas J Long MD
Neurosurgeon
8005 Farnam Dr Suite 305 Omaha NE, 68114About
Dr. Douglas Long practices Neurological Surgery in Omaha, NE. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Long 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1983
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Nearby Providers
- Prof. Christopher Robert Mascott M.D.601 N 30th St Omaha NE 68131
- Dr. Keith Raman Lodhia M.D.8005 Farnam Dr Omaha NE 68114
- Dr. Michele Aizenberg M.D.Section Of Neurosurgery Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Bradley Steven Bowdino M.D.8005 Farnam Dr Omaha NE 68114
- Dr. William E Thorell MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Meysam A Kebriaei MD989265 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198