Dr. Steve R Klafeta MD
Neurosurgeon
245 Cherry St Se Suite 207 Grand Rapids MI, 49503About
Dr. Steve Klafeta practices Neurological Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Klafeta 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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