Dr. Jose A Espinosa M.D.
Neurosurgeon
751 N Rutledge St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Jose Espinosa practices Neurological Surgery in Springfield, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Espinosa 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 De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama 1984
University of Panama / Faculty of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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