
Dr. Emeka Nchekwube, MD
Neurosurgeon
1825 Civic Center Dr 17 Santa Clara CA, 95050About
Dr. Emeka Nchekwube practices Neurological Surgery in Santa Clara, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Nchekwube 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1974
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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- Spine Surgery
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