Dr. Richard Vertrees Smith M.D.
Neurosurgeon
4120 W Memorial Rd Suite 205 Oklahoma City OK, 73120About
Dr. Richard Smith practices Neurological Surgery in Oklahoma City, OK. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smith 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1966
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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