
Dr. Kevin Robertson Cannard M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
NEUROLOGY WALTER REED NAT MIL MED CTR BETHESDA MD, 20889About
Dr. Kevin Cannard practices Neuropathology in BETHESDA, MD. Dr. Cannard studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1987
Provider Details
Residency
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael W. Delaney M.D.National Naval Medical Center Bethesda MD 20889
- Dr. Edward Timothy Neely MD8901 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda MD 20889
- Dr. Sidney Roye deburgh Hinds M.D.8901 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20889
- Dr. Brett James Theeler M.D.8901 WISCONSIN AVENUE BETHESDA MD 20889
- Dr. Nawaz Khan abdul Hack MD4650 TAYLOR RD BLDG 17A BETHESDA MD 20889
- Dr. David L Brody MD8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA MD 20889
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1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20910SUBURBAN HOSPITALl
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