
Dr. Lynn S. Hedeman M.D.
Neurosurgeon
414 Plymouth Ave Ne Grand Rapids MI, 49505About
Dr. Lynn Hedeman practices Neurological Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hedeman 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1969
University of Michigan Medical School 1969
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Symptomatic neuroepithelial (colloid) cysts of the third ventricle. A unique case report in nontwin brothers.
- Studies in experimental spinal cord trauma. 1. Alterations in catecholamine levels.
- Studies in experimental spinal cord trauma. 2. Comparison of treatment with steroids, low molecular weight dextran, and catecholamine blockade.
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Spinal Stenosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Practice At 414 Plymouth Ave Ne
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