Dr. Shawn Michael Vuong M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1210 W 18TH ST STE 100 SIOUX FALLS SD, 57104About
Dr. Shawn Vuong practices Neurological Surgery in SIOUX FALLS, SD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Vuong 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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