
Dr. Raul Olivera M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2 Tampa General Cir 7th Floor Tampa FL, 33606About
Dr. Raul Olivera practices Neurological Surgery in Tampa, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Olivera 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Aneurysm
- Brain Aneurysm
- Lumecca
Dr. Raul Olivera M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2 Tampa General Cir 7th Floor
2 Tampa General Cir 7th Floor -Tampa, FL 33606Get Direction
Practice At 3635 Vista Ave
3635 Vista Ave -Saint Louis, MO 63110Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Peter T. Kan M.D.2 Tampa General Cir Tampa FL 33606
- Dr. Elias Dakwar M.D.2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR TAMPA FL 33606
- Dr. Peter Forsyth MD12902 Usf Magnolia Dr Tampa FL 33612
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