Dr. Steven E Murk MD
Neurosurgeon
2312 N Nevada Ave Suite 100 Colorado Springs CO, 80907About
Dr. Steven Murk practices Neurological Surgery in Colorado Springs, CO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Murk 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 1982
University of California 1982
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Ctr 1989
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