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Dr. Michael Ernest Opalak MD

Neurosurgeon

4/5(13)
340 Capitol Ave Bridgeport CT, 06606
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4/5

About

Dr. Michael Opalak practices Neurological Surgery in Bridgeport, CT. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Opalak 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 De Bordeaux Ii, Uer De Med, Bordeaux, France 1978

University of Bordeaux 1979

Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine 1978

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Herniated Disc, Lower Back Problems, Trauma And More
  • Herniated Disc

Professional Memberships

  • Member Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus 

Dr. Michael Ernest Opalak MD's Practice location

Practice At 340 Capitol Ave

340 Capitol Ave -
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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New patients: 203-336-3303
Fax: 203-336-5802

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