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Dr. Richard B Morawetz MD

Neurosurgeon

619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233

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Dr. Richard Morawetz practices Neurological Surgery in Birmingham, AL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Morawetz 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

Duke University School of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

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Dr. Richard B Morawetz MD's Practice location

Practice At 619 19th Street South

619 19th Street South -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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