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Dr. Louis Anthony Whitworth MD
Neurosurgeon
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX, 75390About
Dr. Louis Whitworth practices Neurological Surgery in Dallas, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Whitworth 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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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Application of spinal ablative techniques for the treatment of benign chronic painful conditions: history, methods, and outcomes.
- Sacral neuromodulation for chronic pain conditions.
- Developing a Deep Brain Stimulation Neuromodulation Network for Parkinson
- Effect of gravity and microgravity on intracranial pressure.
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