Dr. Robert Levy MD
Neurosurgeon
580 W 8th St Jacksonville FL, 32209About
Dr. Robert Levy practices Neurological Surgery in Chicago, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Levy 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
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1981
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Awards
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
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