Dr. Stanley Handmaker MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
3rd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Stanley Handmaker is a child neurologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Handmaker specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Handmaker is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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