Dr. Derek Allan Taggard M.D.
Neurosurgeon
2801 K St Suite #410 Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Derek Taggard practices Neurological Surgery in Sacramento, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Taggard 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1996
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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