Dr. Donald Lewin Mellman M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1149 Shipwatch Cir Tampa FL, 33602About
Dr. Donald Mellman practices Neurological Surgery in Tampa, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Mellman 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1966
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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