Dr. Desmond Erasmus MD
Neurosurgeon
39039 Paseo Padre Parkway #207 Fremont CA, 94538About
Dr. Desmond Erasmus practices Neurological Surgery in Fremont, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Erasmus 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
Christian Med Coll, Punjab Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, India 1967
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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