Dr. Stavros Nicholas Maltezos M.D.
Neurosurgeon
3825 Highland Ave Tower 1, Suite 5m Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Stavros Maltezos practices Neurological Surgery in Downers Grove, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Maltezos 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1981
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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