Dr. Sylvanus A Ayeni MD
Neurosurgeon
8830 Cameron St #305 Silver Spring MD, 20910About
Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni practices Neurological Surgery in Silver Spring, MD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Ayeni 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 Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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