Dr. Michael Gieger MD
Neurosurgeon
800 Washington Street Linden Building - Fi Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Michael Gieger practices Neurological Surgery in Norwood, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gieger 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Instrumentation
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