Dr. Barry J Pollack MD
Neurosurgeon
16 Brentwood Dr Ithaca NY, 14850Rating
4/5
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Dr. Barry Pollack practices Neurological Surgery in Ithaca, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Pollack 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1984
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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