Dr Russ Van Norman, Neurosurgeon
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Dr Russ Van Norman

Neurosurgeon

8445 Line Avenue Suite 200 Shreveport LA, 71106

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Dr. Dr Russ Van Norman practices Neurological Surgery in Shreveport, LA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Norman 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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    Dr. Russ Van Norman first arrived in Shreveport in 1994 to begin his medical education. After graduating from medical school in 1998, he went on to complete his internship and ophthalmology residency at LSUHSC. Wanting to further his training, Dr. Van Norman embarked on a two-year fellowship in...

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Shreveport, LA 71106
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