Dr. Jorge Martinez-leyva M.D.
Neurosurgeon
8001 Youree Dr Suite 850 Shreveport LA, 71115About
Dr. Jorge Martinez-leyva practices Neurological Surgery in Shreveport, LA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Martinez-leyva 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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San Luis Potosi MD
Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi / Faculty of Medicine 1969
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