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Dr. James Hughes MD

Neurosurgeon

247 3rd Ave New York NY, 10010
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Dr. James Hughes practices Neurological Surgery in New York, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hughes 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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MaleEnglish 55 years of experience

Dr. James Hughes MD's Practice location

Practice At 247 3rd Ave

247 3rd Ave -
New York, NY 10010
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New patients: 212-228-0471, 212-260-7474
Fax: 212-260-7177

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247 Third Avenue Suite 302 -
New York, NY 10010
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