Jay David Cook, MD, FAAN
Neurologist
2605 Cherry Sage Dr Flower Mound TX, 75022About
Dr. Jay Cook practices Neurological Surgery in Flower Mound, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cook 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
Purdue University BS 1965
Duke University School of Med MD 1968
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Child Neurology Society
- American Academy of Neurology, FAAN
- Professors of Child Neurology
- Neurological Rehabilitation Society
- Texas State AMA
Internships
- Duke University
Fellowships
- National Institute of Health
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
Articles and Publications
- Articles and chapters in books
What do you attribute your success to?
- Listening to his patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Child Neurology
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