Dr. David J Boarini M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. David Boarini practices Neurological Surgery in Des Moines, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Boarini 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1977
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Aneurysm
- Spinal Stenosis
- Brain Aneurysm
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