Dr. John Allison Duncan MD
Neurosurgeon
5 Spindrift Way Barrington RI, 02806About
Dr. John Duncan practices Neurological Surgery in Barrington, RI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Duncan 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
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 1986
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1986
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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