Dr. David K Hamilton MD
Neurosurgeon
200 LOTHROP ST STE B-400 PITTSBURGH PA, 15213About
Dr. David Hamilton practices Neurological Surgery in Baltimore, MD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hamilton 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.
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University of Virginia / Main Campus 2003
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