Dr. Rod J Oskouian MD
Neurosurgeon
SEATTLE NEUROSCIENCE SPECIALISTS SEATTLE WA, 98122About
Dr. Rod Oskouian practices Neurological Surgery in SEATTLE, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Oskouian 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 2001
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