Dr. Stephen H Johnson M.D.
Neurosurgeon
780 Main St South Weymouth MA, 02190About
Dr. Stephen Johnson practices Neurological Surgery in South Weymouth, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Johnson 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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