Dr. Vaughan A Allen M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2011 Murphy Ave Suite 301 Nashville TN, 37203About
Dr. Vaughan Allen practices Neurological Surgery in Nashville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Allen 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
Temple University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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