Dr. Jody Leonardo MD
Neurosurgeon
3 Gates Circle Buffalo NY, 14209About
Dr. Jody Leonardo practices Neurological Surgery in Buffalo, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Leonardo 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.
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Awards
- 2008 Congress of Neurosurgery Cushing Fellowship Scholarship
- 2007 Resident of the Year Award
- 2004 WOW Award
- 2003 Allegheny General Hospital Bronze Torch Award
Fellowships
- Foreign Medical Training 2008
- St. Radboud University Medical Center 2008
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor2009 - 2014Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo
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