
Dr. Paul E. Spurgas MD
Neurosurgeon
1201 Nott Street Suite 204 Schenectady NY, 12308About
Dr. Paul Spurgas practices Neurological Surgery in Schenectady, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Spurgas 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Dr. Paul E. Spurgas MD's Practice location
Practice At 1201 Nott Street Suite 204
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