Dr. David C Leppla M.D.
Neurosurgeon
5590 Kietzke Ln Reno NV, 89511About
Dr. David Leppla practices Neurological Surgery in Reno, NV. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Leppla 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
Texas A&M University, TX 1993
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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