
Dr. Leon Ira Gilner M.D.
Neurosurgeon
115 Medical Dr Suite 101 A Victoria TX, 77904About
Dr. Leon Gilner practices Neurological Surgery in Victoria, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gilner 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1974
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1974
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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