Dr. Haig V Minassian M.D.
Neurosurgeon
8135 Painter Ave Suite 300 Whittier CA, 90602About
Dr. Haig Minassian practices Neurological Surgery in Whittier, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Minassian 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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