Dr. Joseph R. Smith MD
Neurosurgeon
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. Joseph Smith practices Neurological Surgery in Augusta, GA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smith 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1974
University of Washington School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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