Dr. Dexter D Koons M.D.
Neurosurgeon
400 W 17th St Pueblo CO, 81003About
Dr. Dexter Koons practices Neurological Surgery in Pueblo, CO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Koons 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1966
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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