Dr. Michael Ricard Puumala MD
Neurosurgeon
1100 E 21st St Suite 610 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Michael Puumala practices Neurological Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Puumala 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
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1990
Florida International University, Miami, FL 1996
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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