Dr. Alexander S Taghva M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1200 N State St Suite 5046 Los Angeles CA, 90033About
Dr. Alexander Taghva practices Neurological Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Taghva 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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