Dr. Adam J Polifka MD
Neurosurgeon
1505 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL, 32610About
Dr. Adam Polifka practices Neurological Surgery in GAINESVILLE, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Polifka 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.
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