Dr. James Michael Vascik MD
Neurosurgeon
3243 Electric Rd Suite 1-A Roanoke VA, 24018About
Dr. James Vascik practices Neurological Surgery in Roanoke, VA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Vascik 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
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