Dr. Tracy L. Ansay M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Tracy Ansay practices Neurological Surgery in Tucson, AZ. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Ansay 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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- 2012 University of Arizona - Diamond Award for Humanism in Medicine
- 2012 University of Arizona - Resident Educator of the Year
- 2013 Member of the Mayfield Society
Fellowships
- Univeristy of Cincinnati, Fellow:Neurological Surgery 2012
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