Dr. Rafael Longo M.D.
Neurosurgeon
911 Calle Rochester San Juan PR, 00927About
Dr. Rafael Longo practices Neurological Surgery in San Juan, PR. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Longo 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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Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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