Dr. Michael Steven Sawvel D.O.
Neurosurgeon
1030 S Jefferson St Suite 106 Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Michael Sawvel practices Neurological Surgery in Roanoke, VA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Sawvel 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.
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