Dr. Andrew J Kokkino MD
Neurosurgeon
3355 Riverbend Dr Suite 400 Springfield OR, 97477About
Dr. Andrew Kokkino practices Neurological Surgery in Springfield, OR. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Kokkino 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1992
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Surgical Procedures
Fellowships
- U/CINCINNATI HSP GRP, CINCINNATI, OH,, Neurology 1998
- University of Cincinnati - Verification (Neurological Surgery)
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