Dr. Brian J O'grady MD
Neurosurgeon
800 Swift Blvd Suite 300 Richland WA, 99352About
Dr. Brian O'grady practices Neurological Surgery in Richland, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. O'grady 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
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1987
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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